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Location:
38 Cobham Rd, Wimborne
Salary:
£27,500 to £37,500 depending on experience
Role Status:
Full time
Closing Date:
15 Nov 2026
Join Custom World as a Furniture Fitter and help us deliver beautifully installed, made-to-measure fitted furniture in our customers’ homes. We are looking for an experienced, dependable fitter who takes pride in excellent workmanship, pays close attention to detail and provides customers with a professional and respectful service.
About Us
The opportunity We are looking for a skilled and dependable Furniture Fitter to install our made-to-measure fitted furniture in customers’ homes to an excellent standard. You will take each project from prepared components and approved drawings through to a precise, clean and fully checked installation. This is a practical, customer-facing role for someone who takes pride in their workmanship, notices the details and treats every home with care. You will be one of the final and most visible representatives of Custom World, so the quality of your work and the way you communicate are equally important. About Custom World Established in 1982, Custom World designs and makes bespoke fitted furniture locally, supported by our own fitting team. Our ambition is to be the most trusted and reliable fitted-furniture company in the South East and a reputable employer, building on that foundation as we grow into London and Devon. Our work is guided by six values: Excellence, Ownership, Integrity, Improvement, Teamwork and Respect. They describe the standard we promise our customers and the way we expect colleagues to work with one another.
About the job
What will you be responsible for Your responsibilities will include:
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Reviewing drawings, specifications and installation requirements before beginning each job.
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Checking that all furniture, doors, handles, hinges, fittings and other required components are present before departure.
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Loading, transporting and unloading furniture and materials carefully.
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Installing fitted furniture accurately in accordance with the approved design and specification.
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Fitting scribes neatly and ensuring doors, drawers, soft-close mechanisms and other moving parts operate correctly.
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Protecting customers’ homes and belongings by using suitable dust sheets and working carefully.
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Inspecting every completed installation and correcting any issue that can reasonably be resolved before presenting it to the customer.
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Keeping customers informed and providing a courteous, professional service throughout the installation.
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Leaving the furniture, working area and surrounding space clean and tidy.
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Completing installation documents accurately and reporting incomplete work, defects or further action required.
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Keeping the company vehicle, tools and equipment clean, secure and appropriately stocked.
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Following all relevant health and safety requirements and company procedures.
What we are looking for You will need:
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Practical experience fitting furniture, cabinetry, bedrooms, kitchens, joinery or a closely related product.
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Strong practical ability and confidence using appropriate hand and power tools.
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The ability to read and work accurately from drawings, plans and measurements.
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High standards of workmanship, accuracy and attention to detail.
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The ability to identify practical problems and develop appropriate solutions.
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Good organisation, time management and dependable follow-through.
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Clear, polite and professional communication with customers and colleagues.
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The ability to work independently while contributing positively to the wider team.
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A responsible approach to customers’ homes, company property, vehicles and materials.
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A full UK driving licence appropriate for the vehicle being driven.
Experience installing bespoke or made-to-measure fitted furniture and a relevant carpentry, joinery or furniture-installation qualification would be advantageous. Custom World welcomes applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences. We will assess candidates against the requirements of the role and make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process where required.
Location:
38 Cobham Rd, Wimborne
Salary:
Competitive depending on experience
Role Status:
Full time
Closing Date:
15 Nov 2026
Join Custom World as a Bench Hand and help manufacture high-quality, made-to-measure fitted furniture in our Ferndown factory. This practical role is ideal for someone with furniture-making, joinery, cabinet-making or similar workshop experience who takes pride in accurate workmanship, attention to detail and completing every job to a high standard.
About Us
Established in 1982, Custom World designs and manufactures bespoke fitted furniture locally, supported by our own fitting team. Our ambition is to be the most trusted and reliable fitted furniture company in the South East and a reputable employer. As we grow, we remain committed to the quality, craftsmanship and personal service on which our reputation has been built. Our work is guided by six values: Excellence, Ownership, Integrity, Improvement, Teamwork and Respect.
About the job
We are looking for a skilled and dependable Bench Hand to manufacture made-to-measure fitted furniture in our Ferndown factory. Working from approved designs and job specifications, you will build and prepare furniture carefully, accurately and efficiently. You will ensure that every job is complete, checked and ready for collection by our fitting team. This is a practical role for someone who takes pride in their workmanship, notices the small details and understands that the quality of the finished installation begins in the workshop.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Reading and following approved designs, dimensions, job specifications and production information.
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Manufacturing furniture units and components accurately and efficiently. Producing well-finished work that meets Custom World’s required quality standards.
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Fitting and testing drawers, hinges, soft-close mechanisms and other moving components.
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Checking doors, panels and visible components for the correct colour, finish and condition.
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Completing the required checklist for every job.
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Ensuring each order contains all required units, doors, handles, hinges, fittings and associated components.
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Preparing completed jobs safely and accurately for collection by the fitting team.
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Using materials responsibly and minimising avoidable waste, damage and rework.
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Keeping your workbench, tools, equipment and the wider factory clean, safe and organised.
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Wearing the required uniform, safety footwear and personal protective equipment.
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Reporting defects, shortages, specification concerns and safety issues promptly.
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Working constructively with factory, design and fitting colleagues.
About you
You will ideally have:
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Practical experience in furniture manufacture, joinery, cabinet making, workshop production or a similar environment.
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The ability to work accurately from designs, measurements, job sheets or production specifications.
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Strong practical skills and close attention to detail. Pride in producing accurate and well-finished work.
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The ability to check completed work systematically and identify defects or missing components.
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A reliable approach to attendance, timekeeping and completing work.
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An understanding of workshop health and safety.
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The ability to work independently while contributing positively to the wider team.
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The physical capability to undertake the role safely, with reasonable adjustments where required.
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Experience manufacturing fitted bedrooms, wardrobes, home offices or other made-to-measure furniture would be particularly valuable.
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Experience with edging, furniture assembly, cabinet hardware, board materials and soft-close components would also be beneficial.
Experience installing bespoke or made-to-measure fitted furniture and a relevant carpentry, joinery or furniture-installation qualification would be advantageous. Custom World welcomes applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences. We will assess candidates against the requirements of the role and make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process where required.
What we offer
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The opportunity to work for an established local fitted-furniture business.
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A practical role producing genuinely bespoke furniture.
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The opportunity to develop your skills and contribute ideas for improving quality and efficiency.
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A supportive working environment built around teamwork, respect and pride in our work.
How our values apply to this role
Excellence
Build every item with care, accuracy and pride, checking that it meets the required standard.
Ownership
Take responsibility for your jobs, quality checks, work area and handover to the fitting team.
Integrity
Report defects, errors and shortages promptly and never pass on work you know is incomplete or below standard.
Improvement
Learn from feedback, reduce waste and suggest practical ways to improve quality, safety and efficiency.
Teamwork
Share accurate information, support colleagues and help the factory and fitting teams deliver each job successfully.
Respect
Treat colleagues, materials, tools, equipment and customers’ furniture with care and consideration.
Location:
38 Cobham Rd, Wimborne
Salary:
Competitive depending on experience plus commission
Role Status:
Full time
Closing Date:
15 Nov 2026
Join Custom World as a Sales Designer and help customers transform their ideas into beautifully designed, made-to-measure fitted furniture. You will combine creativity, attentive customer service and consultative selling to produce accurate designs and convert qualified appointments into profitable sales.
About Us
Established in 1982, Custom World designs and makes bespoke fitted furniture locally, supported by our own fitting team. Our ambition is to be the most trusted and reliable fitted furniture company in the South East and a reputable employer, building on that foundation as we grow into Dorset and London. Everything we do is guided by our six values: Excellence, Ownership, Integrity, Improvement, Teamwork and Respect. They describe the standard we promise customers and the way we expect colleagues to work with one another.
About the job
As our Sales Designer, you will guide customers from their first design conversation through to an accurate, clearly priced proposal.
You will visit customers, understand their space, requirements, style, budget and timescale, and translate these into attractive, practical and commercially viable fitted-furniture designs.
This is a customer-facing role that combines creativity, technical accuracy, customer service and commercial responsibility. Success is measured not simply by sales, but also by the quality of the customer experience, the accuracy of your work and the trust you build.
Key responsibilities:
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Prepare for and attend customer appointments punctually and professionally.
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Listen carefully and ask effective questions to understand each customer’s space, priorities, style, budget and timescale.
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Measure rooms accurately and record dimensions, angles, access considerations and other relevant features.
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Create inspiring and practical designs that make effective use of the available space.
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Produce clear plans and quotations, wherever possible during the appointment or otherwise within two working days.
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Explain our products, finishes, fittings, guarantees and the benefits of locally made, fully bespoke furniture.
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Convert suitable design appointments into profitable sales through helpful, confident and ethical consultative selling.
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Price projects accurately and use discounts responsibly within the approved authority level.
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Maintain complete records of designs, measurements, quotations, follow-up activity and customer decisions.
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Work closely with showroom, production and fitting colleagues to ensure a smooth and accurate handover.
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Respond to customer enquiries and agreed follow-up actions promptly, normally within one working day.
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Support reasonable showroom cover, including agreed weekend working, as required.
About you
We are looking for someone who can combine creativity with commercial awareness and close attention to detail.
You will ideally bring:
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Experience in consultative sales, interior design, fitted furniture, kitchens, bedrooms or another customer-led environment.
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The ability to understand a customer brief and translate it into an attractive, practical and commercially viable design.
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A strong customer-service mindset and the confidence to build trust in customers’ homes and in the showroom.
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Strong attention to detail and the numerical confidence to measure and price accurately.
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Clear communication, good organisation and dependable follow-through.
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Confidence using digital systems and a willingness to learn our design and customer-management tools.
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The ability to work towards individual and team objectives without compromising quality or customer trust.
Experience using CAD or fitted-furniture design software and an understanding of manufacturing or installation considerations would be advantageous.
A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to customer appointments are required.
What we offer
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[Insert salary and commission arrangements.]
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20 days plus bank holidays and an extra day on your birthday
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Company pension scheme
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The opportunity to represent an established local business with more than 40 years’ experience.
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The chance to contribute to Custom World’s continued development and growth.
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Training in our products, systems and approach to design.
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A working environment built around Excellence, Ownership, Integrity, Improvement, Teamwork and Respect.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short covering statement explaining why you are interested in the Sales Designer opportunity and how your experience relates to the role.
If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please let us know.
