Trainee Rattan Weaver

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Deadline: 09/02/25

With an uncompromising commitment both to British manufacturing and to customers worldwide, Soane Britain’s mission is to design and make enduring and life-enhancing furniture, lighting, fabrics, and wallpapers. By working with a network of the finest craftspeople in Britain, Soane preserves traditional skills and nurtures them for future generations. As well as working with independent craft workshops across Britain, Soane has developed its own substantial in-house manufacturing operations in Leicester and the South of England. Soane has thriving showrooms in London and New York where their passionate and committed team champions exceptional British craftsmanship.

Role purpose:
Soane Britain owns the only rattan weaving workshop in Britain. Located in Thurmaston, Leicester. The workshop makes bespoke, high quality furniture and lighting using timber, cane and rattan. Due to the demand for rattan furniture, Soane are now recruiting a trainee rattan weaver who is interested in starting a long-term career with them. Due to the nature of the small team at Leicester, the role will require a can-do attitude and the candidate must not be afraid to get stuck in with the task at hand, be enthusiastic and self-motivated. This role is suitable for someone with an eye for detail and the ability to achieve the excellent standards for which Soane Britain is well known.

Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Operations Manager and Senior Weavers, you will be responsible for wrapping and weaving furniture and frames ready for finishing. After receiving full on the job training, you will be responsible for completing your work on time, to the allocated hours per job, to specification and to the highest quality. You will also assist in any ad hoc workshop tasks as necessary.

Requirements:

• A Diploma or other qualification in Carpentry & Joinery would be an advantage.
• An enthusiasm for furniture making, willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Hard working and reliable with excellent attention to detail.
• Quality focused with good levels of concentration.
• Possessing a good work tempo and motivation.
• Takes a safety conscious approach to work with an understanding of the safe use of woodworking machinery, hand and air tools.