Hand Finisher (Wood)

Job Title:Hand Finisher (Wood)
Location:Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire
Salary:Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours:Full-time
Reporting to:Workshop Supervisor

Overview:
Our client, a high-end timber manufacturer near Newark-on-Trent, is seeking an experienced and detail-focusedHand Finisherto join their workshop team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong eye for craftsmanship and a passion for delivering exceptional surface finishes on bespoke timber products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare timber surfaces through sanding, filling, and other preparatory techniques.
• Apply a range ofnon-spray finishes, including water-based stains, oils, and waxes, usinghand methods such as ragging, brushing, or rolling.
• Work with premium finishing products such asOsmo, Mylands, and Blanchon.
• Inspect finished pieces for consistency, colour accuracy, and surface quality, making refinements as needed.
• Maintain a clean and well-organised finishing area.
• Collaborate closely with the workshop team to ensure seamless workflow from preparation to finishing.
• Assist in selecting the most suitable finishes and application methods for each project.
• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures, especially in relation to product handling and ventilation.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience inhand-applied wood finishing techniqueswithin a workshop or production environment.
• Familiarity withwater-based and oil finishes, and the ability to work with different timbers.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to interpret job sheets and match finishes accurately.
• Reliable, well-organised, and a strong team player.

Desirable:

• Experience working withbespoke or high-end joinery products.
• Understanding ofcolour-matching, tinting, or layering finishes for effect.
• Exposure to products from Osmo, Mylands, Blanchon, or similar manufacturers.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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