Furniture fitter

The opportunity We are looking for a skilled and dependable Furniture Fitter to install our made-to-measure fitted furniture in customers’ homes to an excellent standard. You will take each project from prepared components and approved drawings through to a precise, clean and fully checked installation. This is a practical, customer-facing role for someone who takes pride in their workmanship, notices the details and treats every home with care. You will be one of the final and most visible representatives of Custom World, so the quality of your work and the way you communicate are equally important. About Custom World Established in 1982, Custom World designs and makes bespoke fitted furniture locally, supported by our own fitting team. Our ambition is to be the most trusted and reliable fitted-furniture company in the South East and a reputable employer, building on that foundation as we grow into London and Devon. Our work is guided by six values: Excellence, Ownership, Integrity, Improvement, Teamwork and Respect. They describe the standard we promise our customers and the way we expect colleagues to work with one another.

What will you be responsible for Your responsibilities will include: • Reviewing drawings, specifications and installation requirements before beginning each job. • Checking that all furniture, doors, handles, hinges, fittings and other required components are present before departure. • Loading, transporting and unloading furniture and materials carefully. • Installing fitted furniture accurately in accordance with the approved design and specification. • Fitting scribes neatly and ensuring doors, drawers, soft-close mechanisms and other moving parts operate correctly. • Protecting customers’ homes and belongings by using suitable dust sheets and working carefully. • Inspecting every completed installation and correcting any issue that can reasonably be resolved before presenting it to the customer. • Keeping customers informed and providing a courteous, professional service throughout the installation. • Leaving the furniture, working area and surrounding space clean and tidy. • Completing installation documents accurately and reporting incomplete work, defects or further action required. • Keeping the company vehicle, tools and equipment clean, secure and appropriately stocked. • Following all relevant health and safety requirements and company procedures. What we are looking for You will need: • Practical experience fitting furniture, cabinetry, bedrooms, kitchens, joinery or a closely related product. • Strong practical ability and confidence using appropriate hand and power tools. • The ability to read and work accurately from drawings, plans and measurements. • High standards of workmanship, accuracy and attention to detail. • The ability to identify practical problems and develop appropriate solutions. • Good organisation, time management and dependable follow-through. • Clear, polite and professional communication with customers and colleagues. • The ability to work independently while contributing positively to the wider team. • A responsible approach to customers’ homes, company property, vehicles and materials. • A full UK driving licence appropriate for the vehicle being driven. Experience installing bespoke or made-to-measure fitted furniture and a relevant carpentry, joinery or furniture-installation qualification would be advantageous. Custom World welcomes applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences. We will assess candidates against the requirements of the role and make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process where required.