Job Description

Job Title: Wood Finisher
Location: Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time
Reporting to: Workshop Supervisor

Overview:

Our client, a high-end timber manufacturer based near Newark-on-Trent, is looking for an experienced and detail-driven Finisher/Sprayer to join their workshop team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong eye for detail, who takes pride in achieving flawless finishes and contributing to the production of bespoke timber products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare timber surfaces for finishing, including sanding, filling, and priming.

• Apply a variety of finishes (e.g. lacquers, stains, paints) using spray equipment and by hand, ensuring a high-quality and consistent result.

• Maintain a clean and organised spray booth and finishing area.

• Inspect finished work for quality, colour consistency, and surface finish, making adjustments where necessary.

• Follow health and safety guidelines when handling and applying finishing products.

• Work closely with the workshop team to ensure smooth handover between machining, assembly, and finishing.

• Assist in selecting appropriate finishing methods and materials for each job.

• Carry out basic maintenance and cleaning of spray equipment.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in wood finishing and spraying within a workshop or production environment.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

• Strong understanding of different finishing products and application techniques.

• Ability to follow job sheets and colour specifications accurately.

• Familiarity with health and safety procedures related to spraying and chemical use.

• Reliable, well-organised, and a strong team player.

Desirable:

• Experience with bespoke or high-end joinery products.

• Knowledge of colour-matching or tinting techniques.