Our client is an established specialist in the design and manufacture of high-end bespoke joinery and furniture for luxury residential projects.

Working from a well-equipped manufacturing facility in Kent, they produce individually designed kitchens, wardrobes, dressing rooms, fitted furniture and specialist one-off pieces, with a strong focus on craftsmanship and quality.

Due to continued workload, they are looking to appoint an experienced Veneerer to join their workshop team.

You will be responsible for producing high-quality veneered components for bespoke furniture and architectural joinery, working closely with cabinet makers, machinists and finishers.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Selecting and preparing natural and specialist veneers
• Cutting, jointing and preparing veneer prior to pressing
• Book matching, slip matching and matching grain/patterns
• Applying veneer to panels, doors and bespoke furniture components
• Preparing substrates and surfaces before veneering
• Working with a variety of timber species and decorative veneers
• Ensuring veneer layouts are consistent with drawings and specifications
• Trimming, inspecting and carrying out minor repairs where required
• Working alongside cabinet makers and finishers to achieve the required finish
• Maintaining a consistently high standard of workmanship

We are looking for somebody with previous experience working as a Veneerer within a furniture, cabinetry or bespoke joinery environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous professional veneering experience
• Experience working with natural and decorative wood veneers
• Good knowledge of veneer matching and grain direction
• Experience with veneer cutting, jointing and pressing processes
• Experience producing high-end furniture or architectural joinery
• Ability to read workshop drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail
• A quality-focused approach to your work

Experience within luxury residential, bespoke furniture, cabinetry or high-end joinery manufacturing would be particularly relevant.

• Up to -20 per hour, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Established workshop environment
• Opportunity to work on high-quality bespoke joinery and furniture
• Varied projects using specialist timbers, veneers and finishes