Bench Joiner

The Company:

Goldfinger crafts quality bespoke furniture and homewares from reclaimed and sustainable materials. We are an award-winning social enterprise working for the
good of people and the planet. Our team’s craftsmanship is proudly on display at some of the UK’s leading names: John Lewis, Gail’s Bakery, Tom Dixon, Whistles, Leon and Inhabit Hotels. Our excellent artisans and apprentices also design and craft for private residents and in collaboration with celebrated interior designers and architects.

Your Role:

The Bench Joiner role is a unique opportunity for a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual to be part of the design and production team at Goldfinger, joining our small but mighty team of fifteen.

You will be involved in all aspects of our cabinet-making processes, along with our small team of Designer Makers, and will have the opportunity to engage in our Academy and Impact programmes to share your skills with future makers! This role would suit candidates with a passion for high-end design and furniture-making, a creative thinker, who wants to deliver unrivalled quality in every aspect of their work, whilst making impact within a sustainable, values-led organisation.

Responsibilities:

Working alongside our small team of In-House Designer Makers, you will be involved in a wide range of tasks and projects including:

• Making bespoke fine furniture as well as small batch products
• Employing the safe use of our workshop machines: table and mitre saws as well as power and hand tools
• Reading, drawing and understanding production technical drawings using CAD
• Working alongside the workshop team to ensure effective project management from concept to delivery
• Maintaining accurate project details with updated developments within our project management and CRM database (Podio)
• Helping to maintain a tidy workshop and materials store
• Developing supplier relationships and new partnerships for our sustainably-sourced material library
• Presenting projects and promoting Goldfinger’s services to clients on and off site
• Possibly being involved in our Academy / Impact programmes, sharing your skills and experience with budding designers and makers

Your skills:

Essential

• Have at least three years of previous experience in a similar role
• Be familiar with all woodworking tools and machines. Some training will be provided but general competency and an understanding of safe working practices are necessary.
• A thorough understanding of wood and its material characteristics (mostly hardwood)
• Technical knowledge of furniture / product making processes
• Veneering and laminating experience
• On site fitting experience
• CAD experience for costing and technical construction drawings
• Ability to manage a varied work-load with competing priorities
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• A confident independent worker as well as a team player across the business, providing support in other areas as and when needed. We have a small team and a collaborative work ethic!

Desirable

• Upholstery experience
• Line management experience
• Sales experience within the design / architecture industries
• Shares our passion for contemporary furniture/product design, traditional and modern woodworking techniques
• A relationship-builder with good communication and presentation skills (written and oral)

Reports to: Head of Design & Operations
Direct reports: n/a
Working pattern: 5 days a week
Salary: Day Rate based on £30-35k FTE Pro-Rata, depending on experience
Location: Goldfinger, W10 5NY

The perks of working at Goldfinger

• Become part of a personable, visionary team creating huge positive impact on a daily basis
• Professional development opportunities including our monthly digital learning programme
• Sustainability and design-thinking learning opportunities
• Staff discount across our sustainable design shop and Academy classes
• Staff discount in our on-site Sicillian cafe, Panella, known for its excellent coffee, delicious Sicilian dishes and vibrant community spirit
• Unique working environment, based at the foot of the iconic Trellick Tower on Golborne Road and a stone’s throw from Portobello Road.
• Competitive salaries with room for growth
• The Company is open to the possibility of offering share options in the future for this role
• Flexible working
• Regular social events
• Volunteer opportunities including delivering meals for our community via People’s Kitchen: To Your Door

To apply
Please email admin@goldfinger.design:

• Your CV
• Your portfolio
• A cover letter (no more than 2 sides) outlining how you meet the person specification, and including where you heard about the role.
  or;
• A short video introducing yourself and your interest in the role
• Deadline: Sunday 29th January at midnight
• Start Date: Mid February / Asap – interviews arranged as they come in so early applications are advise