Workshop Assistant
Just Wood Furniture – Exeter (Greendale Business Park)
Just Wood Furniture is a family-run, independent bespoke furniture company based near Exeter in Devon. We design, manufacture and install high-quality fitted furniture for homes across the South West, including bespoke wardrobes, walk-in wardrobes, media walls, bookcases, alcove furniture and other made-to-measure pieces.
Everything we make is designed and manufactured in-house at our workshop at Greendale Business Park, giving our team the opportunity to be involved in the whole process, from raw materials through to beautifully finished furniture ready for installation. We use modern workshop equipment and CNC machinery as well as doing our own spray-painting to keep a close eye on the quality of every piece we produce.
We are a growing business with a friendly, hands-on team, and we are passionate about developing people and providing opportunities for trainees to learn practical skills. If you are someone who enjoys making things, takes pride in your work and wants to learn, this is an opportunity to develop a broad range of skills within a specialist bespoke furniture environment.
The Role
We're looking for a Workshop Assistant to join our team and support the day-to-day running of our busy workshop.
This is a practical, hands-on role. You'll work alongside experienced team members and assist in various stages of the furniture-making process, including CNC machining, spray painting, sanding, preparation and workshop maintenance.
You don't need previous experience. We're looking for someone with the right attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in making things.
Job Overview
- Job Type: Workshop Assistant (Full-time)
- Location: Greendale Business Park, Exeter (EX5 1PY)
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Salary: Starting at minimum wage
What You’ll Be Doing
- Assisting with spray painting and finishing processes
- Handling and moving sheet materials
- Preparing materials and components for production
- Assisting with CNC machining and other workshop machinery
- Keeping the workshop clean, organised and safe
- Carrying out routine workshop maintenance and housekeeping
- Checking finished work and maintaining high standards of quality
What We’re Looking For
This role is ideal for someone looking to start their career in a practical trade.
You’ll be:
- Detail-focused: You have a great eye for detail and take genuine pride in producing high-quality work.
- Hard-working: You're willing to get stuck in and aren't afraid of physical work.
- Reliable: You turn up on time, work consistently and can be trusted to get on with a task.
- Self-motivated: You're comfortable working independently and staying focused when working alone.
- Physically capable: The role involves being on your feet for much of the day and regularly handling large and heavy sheet materials, including panels weighing 40kg+.
No Experience Necessary
Previous workshop or furniture-making experience is not required.
We'll provide training and support to the right person. What's most important to us is attitude, reliability, attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
If you're looking for an opportunity to learn a skilled trade, work with your hands and become part of a growing local business, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
To apply, please include your CV and a short introduction explaining why you’re interested in this position.
Contact: [email protected]
Note: Short-listed applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £8.00-£12.71 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Exeter EX5 1PY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
