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About The Role
A Lead Cabinet Maker is required for a permanent, full-time position in Corsham, working Monday to Thursday 8:30–17:00 and Friday 8:30–16:00. The hourly rate is between £16.00 and £19.00, dependent on experience. This role suits a skilled professional with substantial cabinet making or joinery experience, a precise eye for detail, and a passion for high-end, bespoke furniture. The company, established over 15 years, produces luxury surface finishes and free-standing pieces such as console tables and drinks units. With business expansion, the successful candidate will take a lead role in the workshop, overseeing the creation of these items and larger joinery packages, ensuring exacting standards are consistently met.
An excellent opportunity for an Experienced Lead Cabinet Maker to join a well-established company.
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Salary: £16.00 - £19.00 Per Hour, Depending on Experience.
Location: Corsham SN13.
Working Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 – 17:00 & Friday 8:30 – 16:00.
Role Summary
They have been running for over 15 years producing exquisite and luxurious surface finishes. Their general line of work is free standing items of bespoke furniture such as console tables, drinks units, tables etc. As the company is expanding so are the joinery packages they are working on.
You must be skilled and experienced in cabinet making and/or joinery, with a strong eye for detail and a genuine passion for producing high-end, bespoke furniture.
The successful candidate will take a lead role within the workshop, overseeing the production of bespoke furniture and ensuring work is completed to an exceptionally high standard. You will be confident working independently, while also supporting and guiding other members of the team.
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Their work includes high-end, bespoke furniture and joinery packages, with projects ranging from free-standing furniture such as console tables, drinks units and tables through to more complex bespoke joinery.
With the company recently opening a showroom in NYC, there is significant opportunity for the right individual to develop their skills, take on greater responsibility and grow with the company.
About The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and experienced cabinet maker who takes pride in their work and has a strong understanding of traditional and modern cabinet-making techniques.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Lead the manufacture of high-end bespoke furniture and joinery
- Work accurately and efficiently from CAD drawings and technical specifications
- Have a strong understanding of workshop machinery, tools, methods and manufacturing processes
- Have excellent attention to detail and maintain exceptionally high standards of quality and finish throughout each project
- Work independently and confidently manage your own workload
- Support, guide and work alongside other members of the workshop team
- Work closely alongside management to plan and prioritise workloads, helping to ensure project deadlines and delivery dates are met and to the required specification
- Have the ability to problem-solve and find practical solutions during the manufacturing process
- Be comfortable working on one-off, bespoke pieces where accuracy and craftsmanship are essential
- Adhere to all company Health & Safety practices, procedures and requirements, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others
- Maintain a clean, tidy and organised workshop and work area
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The Ideal Candidate
- 5+ years in bespoke cabinet making.
- Proven experience producing high-end or bespoke furniture
- Strong knowledge of cabinet-making techniques and manufacturing processes
- Competent reading and working from CAD drawings
- Confident using workshop machinery and hand tools
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent attention to detail
- Reliable, organised and driven
- Strong commitment to Health & Safety and safe working practices
- A proven track record of success in a similar role
- Previous experience in a lead or senior cabinet-making position is preferred
- Driving licence preferable but not essential
Company Benefits
- Uncapped overtime paid at time and a half
- Flexible working hours
- Pension contributions
- After 18 months service you will receive an annual paid day off on your birthday.
- Further 18 months (3 years’ service) – additional day holiday.
- There on after, every 3 years will be an additional day’s holiday.
- Huge opportunity for career progression and development
If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role please apply now for immediate consideration.
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.
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