Careers at deVOL

We are looking for someone to join our Production Team to assist with preparing kitchen orders for manufacture and monitoring their progress through the workshop.

The primary role will involve producing technical drawings, creating cutting lists for cabinets, and generally helping to oversee production in our workshops. You will be required to use a variety of tools and programmes, primarily including Drafsight and an in-house integrated manufacturing system.

You'll also be involved in the organisation and scheduling of orders for multiple furniture ranges, as well as liaising between the workshop and Project management departments, offering technical advice, updates, and resolutions where required.

As we have an integrated CNC department, there will also be a requirement for some offline programming in Biesse 3 & 5 axis machines using bSuite/bSolid software. Experience with these programmes would be beneficial, but not essential, as full training will be provided. As your experience grows there will be a focus on improving efficiency, reducing waste and developing programmes and components for various ranges of furniture.

The successful candidate will be working on several projects each week, as part of a strong team in a fast-paced environment. 

Your job at deVOL will involve:

• Producing production drawings and cutting lists that clearly and accurately communicate design details to the workshop.

• Helping to organise the production of multiple aspects of customers’ orders to ensure that they leave the workshop correctly and on time.

• Helping to refine processes and gain efficiencies during manufacture.

• Possibly working with external suppliers to help fulfil orders.

• Offline programming for Biesse 3 & 5 Axis CNC machines.

• Developing programmes and working with operators to reduce down-time and waste.

• Monitor various 3 & 5 axis CNC machines and associated tooling with the help of shop floor staff.

• Contribute to a range of development projects across the wider workshop environment.

• Working as part of a diverse team to ensure manufacturing and development targets are achieved.

We would love you to:

• Have experience using CAD software (advantageous but not essential).

• Have experience using MS Office, such as Excel and Word.

• Have a keen eye for detail and be practically minded.

• Be personable and friendly, with good organisational skills.

• Be able to interpret and communicate product designs effectively.

• Be a confident problem-solver.

• Have some practical knowledge (useful but not essential).

This role would be particularly appealing to those at the beginning of their career in the furniture-making industry or recent graduates with relevant qualifications, as it provides hands-on experience and opportunities for professional growth.

In return, we offer a competitive salary (based on experience), and during your first year you will receive training in the role and performance appraisals. After this, we offer annual pay reviews and continued support from the team.

You will receive 22 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) which can increase with length of service and experience, as well as life insurance, a wellness program, cycle 2 work scheme, and company events.

To apply, please submit your CV, digital portfolio, and a cover letter explaining why you would love to join our team and what makes you the ideal candidate for this role.

Applications without a portfolio and cover letter will not be considered.

Apply here 
 

We are looking for someone with a real passion for design and interiors to join our exceptional team of kitchen designers, in an assistant role.

deVOL has become synonymous with a distinctive style and understated quality; something our designers are taught and become highly skilled in perfecting for every customer.

Your job will involve assisting and working alongside our senior designers throughout the kitchen design process, including:

• Drawing up customers' room plans and their requirements to create kitchen layouts, using Draftsight, under the supervision of a Kitchen Designer
• Assisting and being involved in customer design meetings and ongoing design work
• Creating customer kitchen quotations using MS Office.
• Meeting and greeting customers in the showroom as well as answering and directing telephone enquiries.
• Working with all the deVOL designers to keep the quality of design and service impeccable for every customer.

We would love you to:

• Have a creative qualification or passion related to furniture or interiors.
• Be excellent at organising and prioritising your time.
• Have minimum GCSE grades (or equivalent) of A-C in English and Maths.
• Have experience working in a customer-facing role.
• Have a great eye for detail, a flair for design, and a desire to create exceptional work.
• Prior experience of using CAD software would be beneficial but not essential.

This is a full-time role that begins with a 3–6 month training period based at our Cotes Mill showroom in Leicestershire, set within 12 acres of meadows and riverbanks just outside Loughborough. After the training period, the role will transition to one of our London showrooms.

While training, you’ll be required to work two Saturdays a month, and nearby accommodation can be provided if needed.

We offer a competitive salary, and during your first year, you will receive focused training in the role, as well as regular performance appraisals where your pay will be reviewed.

After this, we offer annual pay reviews and continued training from our team.

You will receive 22 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as life insurance, a cycle 2 work scheme, and company events.

To apply, please submit your CV, portfolio, and a cover letter explaining why you would love to join our team and what makes you the ideal candidate for this role.

Apply here