We’re Hiring – Wood Veneer Pressers

To support our growing workloads, we are recruiting for two positions within our Essex based team. One is an experienced role, the other is for a trainee which is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to learn a professional trade in a thriving industry, with full training provided.

Experienced Wood Veneer Presser

We are looking to take on an experienced wood veneer preparer on a full time permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a year’s experience, although more would be ideal. We will be asking for proof of experience and references.

A keen eye for detail and excellent working knowledge of health and safety procedures are vital, as is a positive attitude to work, a team-playing approach and good time-keeping and reliability.

Regular duties to include:

  • Veneer pressing
  • Veneer sanding
  • Edge banding
  • Setting out work
  • Inspecting drawings
  • Veneer preparation
  • Veneer repairs

Working hours will be 40 per week, plus the possibility of overtime depending on workloads. The salary will range from £18,000 to £32,000.

Trainee Wood Veneer Presser

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to learn a professional and interesting trade in a thriving industry, with full training provided for the right candidate and the prospect of carving out a solid future career.

We are looking to take on a trainee veneer presser to learn the following skills under the supervision and training of our managing director:

  • Veneer pressing
  • Veneer sanding
  • Edge banding
  • Setting out work
  • Inspecting drawings
  • Veneer preparation
  • Veneer repairs

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a keen interest in the woodworking industry, and will be enthusiastic about learning the wood veneering and veneer pressing trade.

We’re asking for a full, clean driving licence as the role will include some driving to deliver and collect veneered panels.

If you can show a positive attitude to work, a team-playing approach and good time-keeping and reliability, then we’ll be happy to consider you for the role.

Working hours will be 40 per week, plus the possibility of overtime depending on workloads. The salary will start from £18,000.

How to apply

Read Veneers Ltd is a highly regarded family-run company with a history in the veneering trade spanning more than two decades.

Located in West Horndon, Essex, the company has attained FSC® certification and specialises in producing wood veneers for a wide range of commercial and domestic uses.

Commercial works can be seen in establishments such as the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, the O2 London, Cambridge University and the London office of Total Gas & Power. Please see our projects for further insight into the type of work you’d be involved in.

To apply for either role, please send your CV with a covering letter for the attention of Donna Read (donna@readveneersltd.co.uk), stating which of the two positions you are interested in and reasons why you think you’d make a good fit for our company.

** No agencies please **