Furniture Maker
- By JobCentre Online NI
- Thu 10 February 2022
- Updated on Sun 27 March 2022
Job location: Belfast
Salary: 16/17 £4.62, 18/20yrs £6.56, 21/22yrs £8.36, 23/24yrs £8.91
Hours: 25
Worktime: To be confirmed by Employer.
Closing date: 24/03/2022
Employer: JobStart Scheme
Business: Government Programme
Address: Design Centre
Belfast
Postcode: BT1 3BA
Telephone: 000 000000
Website: www.communities-ni.gov.uk
Job Duties: The Employer is: FURNITURE RESCUE LTD Set up/Operate various woodworking machines.Cut/Shape/Attach parts according to drawings and photos using hand tools.Match materials for colour grain and texture.Striping old finish from furnishings using solvents and abrasives.Filing cracks, depressions and other blemishes using a variety of repair materials.Treating warped, stained surfaces to restore original contour and colour of furniture.Smoothing surfaces using power sander or abrasive materials.Washing or bleaching furniture surfaces to prepare surface for application of finish.Selecting coatings according to type of wood and brushes or sprays material onto surface and produce desired appearance.Polishing, spraying, or waxing finished pieces.Removal of damage or deteriorated coverings from upholstered furniture.Any other duties that might arise.You will be entitled to annual leave during this Job opportunity.
Qualifications / Experience: Desirable;Previous job related experience.Artistic interest.Good oral and written communication skills.Patience and methodical approach to work.Self-motivated.Ability to work to deadlines.Ability to work on a number of projects concurrently.Creative problem solving skills.Flexible and adaptable approach to work.Perseverance, commitment, and a genuine enthusiasm for the work.Administration, organisation and general IT skills.GCSE qualifications in technology, history or art.Good core strength.
Application Method: JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 18-24 years and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 9072 6797.
Other Information: The Employer is: FURNITURE RESCUE LTDAlthough this is a part-time temporary opportunity hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The opportunity may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.