Furniture Finisher / Polisher - #2186650

We are recruiting an experienced Furniture Finisher / Polisher to join a specialist bespoke furniture and joinery manufacturing workshop in Edinburgh.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional with experience in wood finishing, polishing or spraying to work on high-quality bespoke furniture and joinery projects, develop existing skills and work with a variety of traditional and modern finishing techniques.

Job Details

• Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
• Salary: £19.00-£21.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Role Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Hours: 39 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 08:00-17:00; Friday, 08:00-13:00
• Breaks: 15-minute morning break and 30-minute lunch break
• Overtime: Hours worked above 39 per week paid at 1.5x

About the Role
The successful candidate will play an important role in producing high-quality finishes for bespoke furniture and architectural joinery projects.
The role involves preparing timber surfaces, applying different finishing products, developing finishing methods, producing samples and accurately matching colours, textures and existing finishes to meet individual project specifications.
Although primarily workshop-based, the position may occasionally involve travelling to client sites outside Edinburgh to carry out repairs or resolve finishing-related issues following installation. Overnight stays may be required.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of £19.00-£21.00, depending on experience.

29 days' annual leave.

Workplace pension contribution.

Overtime paid at 1.5x for hours worked above 39 per week.

Paid travel time when working away.

Enhanced pay for hours worked away: 1.25x until 39 hours are reached, then 1.5x.

Subsistence allowance for each overnight stay when working away.

Travel and accommodation arranged by the employer when required to do work on site. 

An element of flexible working.

Opportunity to work on high-end bespoke furniture and specialist joinery projects.

Holiday arrangements: Employees must reserve part of their annual leave for the Christmas shutdown. The remaining entitlement can be taken throughout the year, with at least four weeks' notice requested wherever possible.

Key Responsibilities

Develop finishing methods to achieve the required results for bespoke furniture and joinery projects.

Prepare samples and carry out colour and finish matching against client specifications or existing finishes.

Apply a range of finishing products, including primers, oils, AC lacquers, stains and finishing coats.

Prepare, sand and maintain timber surfaces to achieve a high-quality final finish.

Maintain a clean, organised and properly stocked finishing workshop.

Monitor stock levels of finishing materials and consumables, including abrasives, papers, primers, oils, lacquers and stains.

Report quality concerns, damaged materials or issues with machinery and equipment.

Maintain consistently high standards of workmanship, accuracy and attention to detail.

Occasionally attend client sites to repair damage caused during installation or resolve finishing-related issues.

Follow workplace health and safety procedures, particularly when handling finishing products and materials.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in furniture finishing, polishing, spraying or a similar wood-finishing role.

Good understanding of timber preparation and finishing techniques.

Knowledge of finishing products such as oils, stains, lacquers, primers and protective coatings.

Excellent attention to detail and an eye for colour matching.

Ability to achieve consistent, high-quality finishes.

Good organisational skills and the ability to manage finishing materials and workshop stock.

A responsible approach to machinery, equipment and workplace safety.

Ability to work methodically and independently.

Willingness to develop new techniques and adapt to individual project requirements.

Experience in bespoke furniture manufacturing, architectural joinery or high-end interiors would be particularly beneficial.


Relocation Support
This role is based in Edinburgh. However, using our bespoke "Recruit and Relocate" solution, Workforce can support candidates willing to relocate by assisting with accommodation sourcing and helping you settle into the area smoothly.
 
If you have experience in furniture finishing, polishing or wood finishing and take pride in producing high-quality work, we would like to hear from you.
 
Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.