Join Our Team at The Natural Wood Company UK Ltd!
Position Available: Experienced Woodworker
Are you a dedicated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for Making ? If so, The Natural Wood Company UK Ltd is seeking someone like you to join our small, friendly team.
About Us: The Natural Wood Company UK Ltd is a world premier manufacturer of made-to-order hardwood products. We take pride in creating high-quality, unique wooden products, which we sell online to the general public and wholesale to other businesses.
Location: High Halden, Ashford, Kent. On-site parking is available.
Position Details: The ideal candidate will be skilled and enthusiastic. They will be passionate about problem-solving and possess great organisational and time management skills. While we prefer candidates with experience, we also welcome applications from university graduates or college leavers eager to learn and develop their skills, as training will be provided to the right individual.
Key Duties Include:
- This is a hands-on role, so being able to prepare materials and manage the jobs in hand is important.
- Crafting and assembling wooden products according to specifications.
- Operating woodworking machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Performing quality checks to ensure products meet company standards.
- Collaborating with team members to complete projects on time.
- Maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a hands on trade or in a similar role.
- A knowledge of techniques and tools.
- Being able to listen and follow instruction and also work independently whilst maintaining high standards of production and great attention to detail, ensuring each component is executed to a high quality.
- Being able to communicate with the rest of the team to manage workflow and project updates.
- Computer literacy.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Positive work ethic.
For University Graduates or College Leavers:
- A keen interest in woodworking and a willingness to learn.
- Basic understanding of woodworking tools and safety practices is an advantage, but not essential.
- Strong work ethic and eagerness to develop new skills.
Experience with the following machinery would be advantageous:
- Bandsaw
- 3 axis CNC Router (Vectric Aspire)
- Mitre saw
- Crosscut Table saw
- Overhand planer
- Thicknesser
- Router table
- Wood Lathe
- Various hand tools
Other Details: We offer a competitive salary, which is negotiable based on the applicant's qualifications and experience. We also provide a pension scheme and opportunities for career advancement.
Hours: Wednesday to Friday, part-time to start, leading to a full-time position.
Pay: £13.00 - £15.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
Annual Leave: 21 days (pro rata for part time position)
Benefits: Pension scheme
How to Apply: If you think you might be the person we are looking for, please send your CV and/or letter with examples of experience in any relevant trades or roles, please include any details you think might be relevant to info@nwco.co.uk or for more information, you are welcome to call Steve on 07957 602929