Furniture Assembler job description

About the job

We are looking for a furniture assembler to assemble and install bedroom sets, kitchens, wardrobes and office furniture in the showroom or at customers' homes and offices, neatly and without damage to the furniture or the premises.

Duties and responsibilities

• Receive orders and check parts and fittings against the delivery list
• Read assembly drawings and assemble pieces with hand and power tools
• Fit hinges, runners and handles and adjust doors and drawers
• Fix cabinets and shelves securely to walls and level them
• Install kitchen units and worktops, coordinating with electricians and plumbers
• Dismantle, move and reassemble furniture when customers relocate
• Check the furniture after fitting, clean up and hand over to the customer
• Report missing or damaged parts and customer comments to the showroom

Working conditions

• Daily travel between customers' sites
• Lifting heavy pieces and carrying them up stairs

Requirements

• Secondary school certificate or a vocational certificate in carpentry
• 3 to 6 years of experience in furniture installation

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Furniture assembly
• Reading assembly diagrams
• Power tools
• Kitchen fitting
• Door and drawer adjustment
• Measuring and levelling
• Dealing with customers

Preferred

• A valid driving licence
• Experience installing office furniture on large projects