Trainee Rattan Weaver

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Deadline: Monday 7 September 2026

Soane Britain is proud to be reviving the endangered skill of rattan furniture making in a fast growing, friendly group of workshops in Thurmaston, Leicester. With an emphasis on training, development and workshop safety, they make high quality furniture and lighting in timber, cane and rattan.

Due to the demand for rattan furniture, theye are now recruiting a trainee rattan weaver who is interested in starting a long term career with them.

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, they are now recruiting a trainee rattan weaver who is interested in starting a long term career. 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.

Skills required:  

• 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 an 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