Join Us as a Trainee Sprayer Finisher

Department: Workshops
Location: PO16, Fareham – Hampshire

The company Parkway is a leading British furniture manufacturer, with over 15 years specialising in luxury bespoke furniture for superyachts and luxury residential projects throughout the world. Based in Hampshire, we proudly lead the way in exquisite bespoke furniture from our extensive manufacturing facilities across three sites, including a new 30,000sq foot centre of excellence, combining exquisite cabinetry, bespoke upholstery, and unique custom finishes.

Our highly skilled craftspeople, artisans and technical designers have the pleasure of working with leading international interior designers on award-winning and iconic projects, producing the highest calibre of unique furniture, from high-end cabinetry and specialist finishes, through to luxury upholstery and high-end interiors.

The Role As part of our exciting and continued expansion, we are looking for enthusiastic skilled people that can apply a positive approach to all aspects of our ambitious and rewarding plans. Experienced sprayers and finishers with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in bespoke high-end furniture, luxury cabinetry or specialist surface finishes are required to join our team on an exciting mix of unique and bespoke furniture projects.

Working as part of the finishing team, you will finish custom furniture and joinery using a range of different lacquers and specialist custom finishes, alongside preparing, mixing, matching and applying stains and patinas to a very high standard. Passionate about your work, you will have excellent attention to detail, be highly organised, methodical and demonstrate an ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the very highest quality finish.

Main Duties:

• Experienced in the preparation and complete finishing process from start to finish.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Genuine passion for quality craftsmanship and unique furniture finishing.
• Demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of bespoke luxury finishing requirements.
• Excellent understanding of functional requirements of products selected.
• Ability to multi-task various projects and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate a desire for self-improvement and enthusiasm to learn new skills.
• Sound knowledge of H&S requirements associated with the role and workplace.

Skills & Experience required:

• Highly skilled and competent in Solidworks, AutoCAD 2D, 3D.
• Able to communicate visual and construction details with both workshops and clients.
• Previous experience in bespoke luxury joinery and high-end furniture is essential.
• Excellent time keeping and ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate a desire for self-improvement and enthusiasm to learn new skills.
• Flexible and ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Excellent computer and administration skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

If you are ambitious and looking for excellent career progression opportunities with an exciting and passionate company that is constantly forward-thinking, please send us your CV and a cover letter to careers@parkwayengland.com.