Rattan Weaver in Thurmaston

HELEN.GLYNN 

Posting for 4+ years

Thurmaston

Ad ID: 35683957

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Description:

Job Title:Rattan Weaver
Location:Thurmaston, Leicester
Department: Workshop
Position Reports to: Operations Manager
Salary Range:Competitive


Company Overview:

Soane Britain, led by Founder Lulu Lytle, designs and makes exceptionally well-made furniture, upholstery, lighting, fabrics, wallpapers and interior necessities that consistently reward the investment, adding joyful atmosphere to any interior.

Every Soane Britain design is made in Britain in small workshops that excel in traditional crafts, such as iron forging, rattan weaving, chair making, precision engineering and saddlery.

Soane Britain's client list includes international interior designers, decorators and architects with Soane Britain's designs found in many important private houses, chalets and yachts around the world as well as hotels, restaurants, members clubs, boardrooms and retail spaces.

For more information please visit www.soane.com or join our social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

Purpose of the Position:
Soane Britain owns the only rattan weaving workshop in Britain. Located in Thurmaston, Leicester, the workshop makes bespoke, high quality furniture and lighting using timber, cane and rattan. Due to the demand for cane and rattan furniture, we are now recruiting a trainee rattan weaver who is interested in starting a long term career with us.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working closely with the Operations Manager and Senior Randers you will be responsible for randing and weaving furniture and frames reading for finishing. After receiving full on the job training, you will be responsible for completing your work on time, to specification and to the highest quality. You will also assist in ad hoc workshop tasks as necessary.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required:

A Diploma or other qualification in Carpentry & Joinery would be an advantage.
An enthusiasm for furniture making, willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Hard working and reliable with an excellent attention to detail.
Quality focused with good levels of concentration.
Possessing a good work tempo and motivation.
Takes a safety conscious approach to work with an understanding of the safe use of woodworking machinery, hand and air tools.

We will be holding an Open Day on Wednesday 7th August if you would like to attend please contact us.

The closing date for applications will be Thursday 8th August. Interviews will be held on 13th to 16th August. Please send your CV with a covering letter.