Careers at deVOL

deVOL Kitchens is one of the leading and most highly regarded kitchen companies in the UK, with manufacturing and design offices based in Leicestershire, London, New York and Bath. We are looking for a highly motivated, capable, and friendly person to join our Product Design team at our Leicestershire office.

We are ideally looking for someone with a furniture or product design background. You will be working closely with our product design team to help develop new kitchen and accessory ranges. A strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes is essential and workshop experience is desirable. You’ll be involved in all aspects of the design and development of new and existing products and accessories.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Research (market research, materials, manufacturing processes, suppliers, and manufacturers).
• Development of new and existing products.
• Prototyping.
• Producing CAD drawings (2D & 3D) and information for product documentation.
• Sample ordering, reviewing, and testing.
• Communicating with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Initial production of new products.
• Continued product quality control.
• Product costing and profitability.
• Liaising with other departments.
• General administration.
• Product compliance, certification (UK & US), and Intellectual Property.

You may be required to help out in other departments in busy periods or to help introduce new products and processes into their production. 

We would love you to –

• Have a creative qualification.
• Be able to prioritise and plan your workload.
• Show initiative and be self-motivated.
• Work well in a team and independently.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Be experienced in 2D and 3D CAD (Autocad/Draftsight & Solidworks).
• Have 2 or more years of industry experience (preferable but not essential)
• Have a genuine passion for furniture or interiors.

We are looking for candidates who are ambitious and keen to have a career in the furniture making industry.

In return, we offer a competitive full-time salary of £27,000–£30,000, depending on experience. 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.

If you would like to be considered for this position please apply with a CV, Cover Letter and Portfolio.

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We are looking for a friendly, well-presented person with a keen eye for detail to join our reception team at our Cotes Mill showroom in Leicestershire.

You will be part of an experienced team that welcomes customers and ensures the smooth running of the showroom every Saturday.

Saturday Working Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Your job will involve, but is not limited to:

• Welcoming all customers to Cotes Mill, ensuring their visit to deVOL is enjoyable and memorable.
• Answering the telephone, taking messages, and generally helping out with all aspects of a ‘Saturday’ at Cotes Mill.
• Learning about deVOL so you can confidently chat and help all our customers with their queries, questions, and advice.
• Assisting designers and other staff members.
• Generally, being hands-on with any jobs that require attention.
• Helping customers with gift and Antique advice and taking payments.

We would love you to:

• Have a minimum of GCSE Grades, A-C in Maths and English.
• Have an interest in interiors, design, and customer service.
• Be responsible, alert, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be flexible with working hours during the Christmas and holiday periods if possible.

We offer a competitive starting salary of £12.50 per hour (for those aged 21 and over), depending on experience. During your first year, you’ll receive full training and regular performance appraisals, with opportunities for pay reviews as you progress in the role.

After this, we offer annual pay reviews and continued support from the team.

Your annual leave will be accrued monthly. You will also receive life insurance, a wellness program, and company events.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please apply below with your CV and Cover Letter.

Apply here 

deVOL Kitchens is one of the leading and most highly regarded kitchen companies in the UK, with manufacturing and design offices based in Leicestershire, London, Bath, and New York.

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 starting from £26,000 per annum (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.

All applications will be screened by an AI-detection tool. Submissions flagged as AI-generated may be evaluated less favourably. Ensure your application reflects your unique skills and experience.

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We are looking for a friendly, well-presented person with a keen eye for detail to work in our Bath showroom on Saturdays and during holidays.

You will be working alongside the design team, welcoming customers and ensuring the smooth running of the showroom every Saturday. This role is key to the success of deVOL, as you will be one of the first points of contact for all our visiting customers.

Saturday Working Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Welcoming all customers upon arrival, ensuring their visit to deVOL is enjoyable and memorable.
• Learning about deVOL so you can confidently help our customers with their queries and clearly guide customers through how to get started with our design service.
• Keeping our showrooms neat and tidy, being hands-on with any jobs that require attention, and generally helping out with all aspects of a ‘Saturday’ at the Bath showroom.

We would love you to:

• Have a minimum of GCSE Grades A-C in Maths and English.
• Have an interest in interiors, design, and customer service.
• Be responsible, alert, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be flexible with working hours during Christmas and holiday periods if possible.

We offer a competitive starting salary of £12.50 per hour (for those aged 21 and over), depending on experience. During your first year, you’ll receive full training and regular performance appraisals, with opportunities for pay reviews as you progress in the role.

After this, we offer annual pay reviews and continued support from the team.

Your annual leave will be accrued monthly. You will also receive life insurance, a wellness program, and company events.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please apply below with your CV and Cover Letter.

Apply here