We are looking for a skilled, experienced, and time-served bench joiner/cabinetmaker to join our team as a permanent employee in the role of Fabricator (Wood).
Job title: Fabricator (Wood)
Contract type: Full time PAYE, permanent
Salary range: £35,264.00 - £38,976.00 (dependent on experience)
Regular work hours: 8:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday (plus paid overtime as required)
Location: London, SE15 6SB
About the role
Fabricator (Wood) is a varied and dynamic role, with responsibility for the assembly, fabrication and installation of a range of projects: from furniture to architectural features and timber structures. You will work in the studio and on site, ensuring excellent standards of quality and precision while meeting the demands of a fast-paced environment. You will bring experience of cabinetry and joinery, with specialist skills in structural woodwork and fine finishing, and a high level of attention to detail.
Key tasks
- Work as part of our team in the studio to fabricate projects in a range of materials, using traditional craft and digital fabrication methodologies
- Work as part of our team to install projects on site (in London and elsewhere in the UK)
- Take a mindful approach to work: mitigating risk, maximising efficiency and minimising wastage.
- Take a leading role on production when designated as Project Lead.
- Work independently to maintain high standards of production output to meet project deadlines
- Work confidently from fabrication drawings
- Communicate with team to manage workflow and project updates
- Bring knowledge of materials and processes relevant to bench joinery and cabinetmaking
- Bring knowledge of specialist finishes relevant to hard and soft woods, veneers, and other solid surface materials
- Prepare materials and manage cutting lists
- Manage consumables and maintenance for equipment in the wood workshop, ensuring you are set up to deliver the best quality finish
- Work confidently and competently with other machinery, equipment, tools and materials in the studio
- Ensure you are equipped and prepared for work in the studio or on-site, including maintaining a personal tool kit relevant to your role
- Ensure your works are undertaken in accordance with the company’s health and safety policy, relevant RAMS, and standard operating procedures
- Maintain a clean and safe working area, with responsibility for ensuring your works are undertaken with care and consideration
- Manage your time effectively to ensure the team works together to meet project deadlines
- Foster good working relationships within the team, engendering a collaborative and supportive working environment
- Report to Operations Manager, Technical Manager and Site Supervisor
- Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times
Key requirements
- Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience as a bench joiner / cabinetmaker (essential)
- Experience with furniture making and fine finishing (essential)
- Experience installing on site in a construction environment (essential)
- Ability to work from fabrication drawings (essential)
- Strong technical aptitude and attention to detail (essential)
- Understanding of material properties and their appropriate fabrication methodologies (essential)
- Experience with machinery, equipment and tools for general fabrication (essential)
- Awareness of health and safety regulations and best practice for compliance (essential)
- Reliable and responsible attitude to work (essential)
- Strong verbal, interpersonal and comprehension skills (essential)
- Right to work in the UK without restrictions (essential)
- Current CSCS card, or equivalent qualification (desirable)
- Other relevant professional training (First Aid, Fire Safety, PASMA, IPAF etc.) (desirable)
Scroll down to read the Job Description for a full overview of the role and responsibilities, including personal specification.
Training and development
- You will undertake a skills test at interview to establish skill gaps and areas for development
- We will work with you to actively enhance your skills and knowledge based on your expertise and contribution within the team
- You will be safety-conscious and committed to maintaining a safe working environment. Further safety training will be provided in the course of your employment
- An ideal candidate will be able to support and mentor colleagues, fostering a collaborative learning environment
Make your application
If you are passionate about your craft and met the key requirements, we welcome your application!
- Send us your portfolio and a CV (including two references) to Anna Bunting-Branch (Administrator) at anna@weberindustries.com (using the subject line: "Fabricator (Wood) Application")
- Successful applicants will be selected based on an interview (including skills test) and a paid trial period
Please note
- Weber Industries is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants that offer diverse and varied skills and experience to our team
- We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this advert when we have sufficient high-quality applications
