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Assembly Operative - Commercial Furniture

Job Reference: JPL04

Manufacturing and Production
Lympne, Kent
£28300 per annum
Permanent

Assembly Operative - Commercial Furniture
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am 'til 5pm
Location: Lympne, Kent
Salary: £28,300pa

Driving is essential due to location and occasional driving duties

Our client are a bespoke, commercial furniture manufacturer introducing an exciting new product line and they are looking for an experienced Assembly Operative to join the team. This is a hands-on role working on high-quality, made-to-measure furniture for commercial clients.

Key responsibilities
- Assemble commercial furniture using hand tools and powered equipment to meet quality and delivery standards
- Confidently work with workshop machines and equipment to produce finished components, such as sanders, buffers and laminators.
- Read and follow drawings and work instructions for bespoke items
- Maintain a clean, organised work area and report any defects or issues
- Support continuous improvement and help introduce processes for the new product line
- Collaborate with colleagues to meet production schedules and client requirements

Skills and experience required
- Proven experience building furniture or working in a furniture/manufacturing workshop
- Competent with hand tools
- Confident operating machines and comfortable learning new equipment
- Hardworking, reliable and takes pride in producing high-quality workmanship
- Good attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
- Willingness to learn and participate in training and development opportunities