We are hiring a … Furniture Designer and CNC Programmer

What’s the business all about?

Up North Cabinet Makers design, manufacture and install kitchens and fitted furniture for a domestic market in South Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. Everything we make is to a high standard, with an importance placed on sustainability at every stage of the business. Projects can include kitchens, wardrobes, bookshelves, alcove cabinets, entertainment units, studies, freestanding furniture and more. We cater to a broad range of budgets, styles, and tastes. Everything is designed and made from our workshop in Sheffield, where we have a wide range of tools and equipment.

 This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our small but growing business and play a key role in its progression, while developing your own skills and expertise along the way. You will be part of a small team and work directly with, and learn from, the owner of the business. We are looking for someone with a passion for designing beautiful furniture with a consideration of its environmental impact. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our small but growing business and play a key role in its progression, while developing your own skills and expertise along the way. You will be part of a small team and work directly with, and learn from, the owner of the business.

 We are looking for someone with a passion for furniture design, and crucially, someone who is curious and excited to collaborate.

Furniture Designer and CNC Programmer

What would you be doing?
When a customer makes an enquiry, a design is produced using our CAD package, Polyboard. Once the customer is happy, the furniture is manufactured in the workshop – all pieces are bespoke and spray finished before installing in the customer’s home. Typical day-to-day activities will include:

• Designing using Polyboard

• Programming for the CNC using Vectrics

• Rendering using Visualise

• Visiting customers’ homes to survey and take dimensions

• Converting survey notes and dimensions into a full 3D design

• Rendering of these 3D designs into a photo realistic image

• Presentation of designs to customers and liaising with them to determine their requirements and making any alterations

• Producing manufacturing drawings

• Keeping customer records updated on Monday, our Customer Relationship Management system

• Purchasing of materials for projects

• Researching projects

• Development of design processes

What type of person are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a graduate from any degree discipline, but graduates from design backgrounds would be particularly encouraged to apply

• Have experience of using CAD packages

• Have excellent attention to detail

• Be a confident communicator and able to liaise with customers face to face and over the phone

• Be motivated and enthusiastic to learn and progress

• Be a problem solver

• Be flexible to work additional hours at evenings or weekends during very busy periods

The following would be a bonus, but don’t be put off if not:

• A relevant degree or qualification

 What are all the practical details?

• Starting salary: £22,000 - £28,000 (dependent on experience)

• Contract type: Permanent full-time contract, however part-time hours will be considered (minimum 3 days a week)

• Location: Unit 5, Unity Works, 329 Petre Street, Sheffield, S4 8LJ

• Transport and parking: Free parking is available. The office is serviced by bus routes and is a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop. There are cycle storage and shower facilities.

• Job Type: Full-time

• Salary: £22,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

• Benefits:

- Company events

- Company pension

- On-site parking

• Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

- Monday to Friday

• Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sheffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Work Location:

- Hybrid remote in Sheffield

To apply for this role, send a CV and cover letter to info@upnorthcabinetmakers.com