Details:
- Salary: £13.40 - Hour
- Location: WF12 Dewsbury Kirklees
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Sayjo Recruitment Ltd are acting on behalf of a client, to fill a full time, permanent role for a skilled
Job Title: Furniture Polisher
Job Summary:
Prepares, repairs, and finishes wooden furniture to achieve a high-quality appearance. The role involves using hand and power tools, applying stains and finishes, and ensuring all products meet quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Sand, smooth, and prepare wooden furniture surfaces.
* Apply stains, paints, lacquers and other finishing materials.
* Polish furniture to achieve the required finish..
* Repair scratches, dents, chips, and other surface imperfections.
* Mix stains and finishes to match specified colours.
* Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
* Operate and maintain polishing and finishing equipment safely.
* Follow health and safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
* Keep the work area clean, organised, and free of hazards.
* Work with production teams to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Experience in furniture polishing, wood finishing, or a similar role is preferred.
* Knowledge of wood types, stains, varnishes, and finishing techniques.
* Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely.
* Good attention to detail and craftsmanship.
* Ability to identify and repair surface defects.
* Physical fitness to stand for long periods and lift furniture when required.
* Good teamwork and communication skills.
* Understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
Working Conditions:
* Typically based in a furniture manufacturing facility,
* May require standing for extended periods and handling heavy furniture.
* Exposure to dust, paints, solvents, and finishing chemicals; appropriate PPE is required.
Key Competencies:
* Attention to detail
* Manual dexterity
* Quality focus
* Time management
* Problem-solving
* Teamwork
* Reliability
* Commitment to safe working practices
Working Monday to Thursday 6.30am - 4.35pm, plus opportunity to work overtime when required.
£13.40ph (basic 39 hour week)
If you have the skills and experience required, please apply with an up to date CV and we'll call you to discuss this opportunity in more detail