Job Description
- Assemble bespoke furniture and cabinetry to technical drawings.
- Measure, cut, fit and finish timber components accurately.
- Install hardware and inspect completed work for quality.
Timber Assembly Operator
Newhaven, East Sussex | £28,704 per annum
Join an established specialist manufacturer producing bespoke, precision-built furniture for demanding commercial environments. This hands-on workshop role suits an experienced furniture maker, cabinet maker or joiner who takes pride in accurate, high-quality assembly.
The Role
- Assemble bespoke furniture and cabinetry to technical drawings and specifications.
- Measure, cut, shape and assemble timber-based components to precise dimensions.
- Glue, fit and clamp components and sub-assemblies into complete units.
- Install and adjust hinges, drawer runners, catches, locks, handles and associated hardware.
- Sand and prepare joints and surfaces ready for finishing.
- Safely operate and maintain woodworking machinery, power tools and hand tools.
- Inspect completed work against quality requirements and specifications.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop and support occasional site work.
What you will bring
- Proven experience as a furniture maker, cabinet maker, joiner or within a similar woodworking role.
- Strong knowledge of woodworking machinery, hand tools, joinery techniques and timber-based materials.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and work accurately from measurements.
- High attention to detail with practical problem-solving skills.
- A reliable and punctual approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A full UK driving licence is preferred due to occasional site work.
Why Join This Business?
- £28,704 per year
- Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:30, with a one-hour lunch break.
- Company pension after probation, free onsite parking and a discretionary annual profit-related bonus.
- Work on varied, bespoke products where craftsmanship and attention to detail are valued.
- Join an established international business with 50 years of experience in specialist workplace design and manufacture.
Apply
To discuss this Timber Assembly Operator opportunity, contact TPA Recruit Ltd on or email .
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Contact Details:
Terry Parris Associates Ltd Recruitment Team
