_{07th July, 2026}

Talent-UK are recruiting on behalf of their manufacturing client on the outskirts of Dewsbury for a Experienced Wood Furniture Polisher
The role is full time working  Mon- Friday - 6.30am - 3pm 
Free parking

Job Title: Furniture Polisher

Job Summary:
Prepare, repairs, and finish wooden furniture to achieve a high-quality appearance.
The role involves using hand and power tools, applying stains and finishes, and ensuring all products meet quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sand, smooth, and prepare wooden furniture surfaces.
• Apply stains, paints, lacquers and other finishing materials.
• Polish furniture to achieve the required finish..
• Repair scratches, dents, chips, and other surface imperfections.
• Mix stains and finishes to match specified colours.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Operate and maintain polishing and finishing equipment safely.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Keep the work area clean, organised, and free of hazards.
• Work with production teams to meet deadlines and customer requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in furniture polishing, wood finishing or woodworking similar - ESSENTIAL
• Knowledge of wood types, stains, varnishes, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely.
• Good attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Ability to identify and repair surface defects.
• Physical fitness to stand for long periods and lift furniture when required.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety practices.

Working Conditions:

• Typically based in a furniture manufacturing facility,
• May require standing for extended periods and handling heavy furniture.
• Exposure to dust, paints, solvents, and finishing chemicals; appropriate PPE is required.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Quality focus
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
• Reliability
• Commitment to safe working practices

  
This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Talent-UK Ltd who are operating as an employment agency/business, we are an equal opportunities employer, Your application will be sent to us for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position and we have your consent to do so.

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