Careers at deVOL
deVOL Kitchens is a rapidly growing company employing over 330 people across 9 premises. We are always on the look out for talented new people to join our team. See our latest vacancies listed below. If you would like to apply for a job, please send your CV & covering letter to careers@devolkitchens.co.uk with the job title you are applying for in the subject field.
Leicestershire
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.
- 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 salary based on experience and during your first year you will receive training in the role and performance appraisals where your pay will be reviewed. 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 seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Health & Safety Assistant. In this pivotal role, you will manage the day-to-day health, safety, and wellbeing of over 300 employees across multiple sites in the UK and the US.
You will be instrumental in upholding and promoting the high standards and practices established by deVOL.
Your job at deVOL will involve, but is not limited to:
- Assisting in the development, implementation, and management of health and safety training programmes and policies.
- Assisting with and conducting site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and company policies.
- Investigate incidents and near misses, and report to the managers and directors with researched solutions for preventing a repeat occurrence.
- Maintaining health and safety records, including risk assessments, training records, and facilities maintenance records.
- Stay up to date with current UK Health and Safety legislation, as well as some New York State and OSHA legislation.
- Monitor and maintain stocks of health and safety equipment.
- Liaise with the managers and directors of the company to put forward changes to policies and procedures, and to report on safety happenings across the sites.
- In-depth Health & Safety reading and research.
We would love you to have:
- Completed IOSH Managing Safety, or similar training.
- NEBOSH Level 3 - General Certificate (Advantageous but not essential).
- Manufacturing Experience (Advantageous but not essential).
- The ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
- Proficiency with MS Office and Google Suite.
- Confidence in communicating both internally and externally with colleagues and suppliers.
- A proactive attitude.
- Good attention to detail.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Full UK driving license and your own transport.
- Adaptability and Flexibility - Ability to travel between our workshop and offices in Leicestershire as required.
We are ideally seeking someone with a solid understanding of UK health and safety standards and industry best practices in the manufacturing sector.
This is a demanding position, so we are looking for someone who is resilient, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple responsibilities effectively.
In return, we offer a competitive salary and during your first year you will receive training in the role and performance appraisals where your pay will be reviewed.
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 below with your CV and Cover Letter.
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We are looking for someone to join our Production Team to assist with preparing kitchen orders for manufacture.
The role will involve producing technical drawings, creating cutting lists for furniture and helping to oversee production in our workshops. Candidates will be required to use a variety of tools and programs, including CAD and our own manufacturing system. They will be used to help with the organisation and scheduling of orders for multiple furniture ranges.
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 fulfill orders.
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 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 and during your first year you will receive training in the role and performance appraisals where your pay will be reviewed. 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 below with your CV and Cover Letter.
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Due to the expansion of our workshop premises, we are looking to recruit a CNC Programmer to join our established CNC department.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have previous experience programming and/or operating CNC machines in a production environment, preferably using Biesse machines and software.
The role will involve offline programming for Biesse 3 & 5 Axis CNC Machines using bSuite/bSolid software. You will be interpreting CAD drawings and cutting lists provided by production designers. A significant part of the role will involve working as part of the wider department to meet production targets, reduce waste, in addition to developing programmes and components for various ranges of furniture.
Key aspects of the role:
- Offline programming for Biesse 3 & 5 Axis CNC machines.
- Interpreting 2D CAD drawings provided by the Production Design team.
- Ensure completed components and parts are sent to the correct departments in a timely manner and manage incoming material levels.
- Monitor various 3 & 5 axis CNC machines and associated tooling with the help of shop floor staff.
- Working as part of a wider team to ensure manufacturing and development targets are achieved.
- Checking the work of junior team members and helping to develop their skill sets.
- Developing programmes and working with operators to reduce down time, waste rates.
- Contribute to a range of development projects across the wider workshop environment.
The role will be split across our two Shepshed sites. The successful candidate will be working as part of a team alongside our operators and programmers, within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working in the furniture or cabinet-making industry.
- Experience programming and operating 3 & 5 axis CNC machines.
- The ability to interpret 2D CAD plans and technical drawings.
- Good communication and time management skills.
- The ability to work as part of a team to achieve goals.
- Computer literate skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Sheets).
- Take pride in their work and strive to meet high-quality standards.
We offer a competitive salary based on experience and during your first year, you will receive training in the role and performance appraisals where your pay will be reviewed. 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 below with your CV and Cover Letter.
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Clerkenwell, London
We are currently looking for a friendly, helpful and organised person to assist with coordinating the day-to-day operations and customer meetings schedule for our London Showrooms.
You will be an integral part of the team and first point of contact for all deVOL customers. You will be joining a team of highly experienced designers and will need to be able to work efficiently to prioritise workload whilst maintaining excellent written and verbal communications with our customers. The position will involve collaborating with the design team and customers to ensure that expectations are met and are feasible. You will also support the London teams with administrative tasks to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the showrooms.
The role will include, but is not limited to:
- Coordinating all customer appointments and liaising between the customers and designers. This includes; talking to customers about the deVOL design process and our products, collecting all relevant design information from the customers and preparing design information packs for designers ahead of meetings.
- Meeting and greeting our customers in the showroom and guiding them through the showroom with knowledge of our products and deVOL design process.
- Responding to new design and general enquiries via email, over the phone and in the showroom.
- Preparing estimated costs for potential design customers.
- Assisting with keeping records of customers enquiries and sales conversions.
- Managing showroom samples and liaising with the deVOL accessories teams regarding new product samples.
- Keeping the showroom, office and kitchen well stocked with necessary supplies and ensuring that the showroom is kept tidy and ready for all customer appointments and walk-ins.
We would love you to have:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Have minimum GCSE grades (or equivalent) of A-B in English and Maths.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- An eye for detail and a pride in accuracy.
- An open, personable, friendly approach and a confidence when meeting customers. Any previous customer facing experience would be looked at favourably.
- A willingness to be a team player and get involved in all aspects of the showroom and office to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- An ability to confidently use Microsoft Office and Google alternatives.
- Experience using Autocad or a similar 2D CAD package is a bonus but not essential and training can be provided.
We offer a competitive salary based on experience and during your first year you will receive training in the role and performance appraisals where your pay will be reviewed. 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 and Cover Letter.