Furniture Restoration Trainee / Delivery Technician

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This is a unique opportunity to work across two highly respected sister companies. Kendals Restoration is dedicated to the high-end restoration of fine antique and modern furniture. Hamilton Billiards specialises in manufacturing, restoring, and installing bespoke snooker and pool tables.

This dual-focused role offers the rare chance to learn a traditional craft from master restorers while also representing their brands directly to clients. Your week will be split between hands-on craftsmanship in the workshop and on-the-road deliveries and installations.

Responsibilities:

• Learn and apply traditional furniture restoration techniques under the guidance of a master restorer.
• Assist in building and preparing new snooker/billiard tables and bespoke wooden items.
• Assemble snooker tables in the workshop for photography or during the restoration process.
• Travel nationwide to assist in the precise assembly and installation of snooker tables in clients’ homes.
• Safely drive the company delivery van to various locations locally and in North London.
• Carefully load, transport, and unload heavy furniture (such as sofas and antique cabinets) as part of a two-person team.
• Provide exceptional, polite, and professional face-to-face customer service during deliveries.

Requirements:

• Age 25 or over (this is a strict requirement for their commercial vehicle insurance to allow you to drive the company van).
• A clean, valid UK driving license with experience driving a transit-style van.
• Physical fitness and stamina – this role involves heavy lifting, manoeuvring bulky furniture, and handling heavy slate/timber components.
• A genuine interest in woodwork, restoration, or hands-on manufacturing (previous experience is a plus, but a willing-to-learn attitude is key).
• Excellent customer service skills – you will be entering high-end client homes and must be polite, respectful and professional.
• Punctuality and reliability – our schedules rely heavily on team coordination and client appointments.