Job Title: Furniture Sprayer
Location: Flitwick, Bedfordshire
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8.00AM-4.30PM, Fri 8.00AM – 3.30PM
Salary: Competitive - negotiable depending on experience
Overtime: may be available at an enhanced rate.
About us
Ruddy Joinery is a leading bespoke joinery manufacturer and multi-trade fit-out specialist, undertaking multi-million-pound projects in the commercial, prime residential and leisure sectors. Established in the 1964, we are proud family business with over 60 years of experience in the industry.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Furniture Sprayer to join our production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality finishes on bespoke joinery, cabinetry, wall panelling, cubicle doors and furniture while maintaining exceptional standards of workmanship, safety, and consistency.
Reports To: Spray Shop Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, spray, and finish bespoke furniture and joinery to the highest quality standards.
- Apply a variety of finishing products including: Polyurethane (PU) lacquers, Pre-catalyst lacquers, Waterborne lacquers, Primers, Stains, Patinas, Fire-rated coating systems
- Follow documented finishing procedures to ensure repeatability, consistency, and compliance with certification requirements.
- Carry out quality inspections throughout the finishing process, ensuring all work meets company standards before release.
- Maintain spray equipment and ensure the spray booth and work areas are kept clean and organised.
- Work independently using your own initiative while also contributing effectively as part of a wider production team.
- Comply with all company health and safety procedures, ensuring exceptional housekeeping and safe working practices at all times.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives within the spray shop.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience as a furniture or joinery sprayer.
- Experience using PU lacquers, primers, stains, patinas, and other specialist finishing products.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing first-class finishes.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
- Strong team-working and communication skills.
- Good understanding of health and safety within a spray finishing environment.
Desirable
- Formal spraying or finishing qualifications.
- Experience working with fire-rated finishing systems.
- Experience working within a quality-controlled or certified manufacturing environment.
Personal Attributes
- Pride in producing exceptional quality work.
- Reliable, conscientious, and self-motivated.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
- Opportunity to work on high-quality bespoke joinery and furniture projects.
- Ongoing training and development.
- A professional, quality-focused working environment.
Benefits:
- 23 days holidays + bank holidays
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health Cash Plan, Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company Events
- Pension Employee 4%, Employer 4%
This role would suit an experienced sprayer who takes pride in producing outstanding finishes and understands the importance of consistency, documentation, and quality in a modern manufacturing environment.
Work Location: In person
