This is a new BFM service.  It you are seeking to fill a vacancy you may post the position in this jobs section. 

Equally, certain individuals who are seeking employment may use the site. However, in the latter respect, the jobs section is not open to existing employees in active employment within the industry unless their job is in the process of being terminated, redundancy for example, or they have recently left.  We will not place anyone on this site who is in active employment without the express permission of the employer.

Individuals who wish to advertise their availability should send their CV to Mike Dimond and a short profile to place on the web site.  The CV will not be posted on the site.

Alternatively if you wish to advertise a vacancy please contact Mike Dimond with the relevant details.  All positons may be advertised,  whether directors, management, sales, admin, production etc.

The first section relates to individuals who are seeking employment.

The second section relates to vacancies.

The thrid section relates to Companies seeking Agents


Individuals seeking employment

 
DIRECTORS / MANAGEMENT - posted 18th January 2012
A Commercial Director, driving growth, developing existing and new markets and implementing efficiency strategies designed to cut costs, increase product margins, improve customer service and add shareholder value.

Possessing strong sales order processing, logistics planning and resource management skills used to integrate manufacturing operations, improve quality and increase output focused on fulfilling customer requirements to time and budget. An inclusive leader, encouraging and involving the team in the decision making process by defining business goals, aligning objectives and setting achievable targets, designed to get the best out of people at all levels of the business.


An innovative Operations/Production Manager with broad experience in managing substantial operations within the manufacturing sector. Experience in managing both large factories’s producing volume as well as smaller bespoke operations. All appointments have been with high quality, branded organisations where a high level of customer service has been achieved. direct experience of managing a Customer Services department giving me a greater understanding of client’s requirements and more commercially aware of the markets operated in. Methodical and organised with strong IT skills.

(posted 14th February 2012)
TEMPORARY WORK - A person recently accepted onto the Furniture FdA at London Metropolitan University is looking to gain some relevant workshop based experience before the start of the course in October in order to gain an understanding of the industry.




Vacancies

                                         (posted 8th February 2012)

Greengate Furniture - Skilled fabric/hide cutter to join our small, friendly team based in High Wycombe.  Must be a self-starter with a flexible approach to work. Rate commensurate with skills and ability.  Please apply to Paul Cope with brief details to date on (01494) 755400 or e-mail him on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.




(posted 17/02/12) - Contract Joiner / Fixed Seating Upholsterer Required - to work as part of a team measuring, producing and fitting banquette seating and booth seating.  Some travel involved, wage negotiable for the right person – the successful individual will have to show that he/she has the necessary depth of skill to undertake the role.  40 hour week : - Mon to Thu 8.00 to 5.00. Fri 8.00 to 1.00.  Apply by phone for an application form to Forest Contract Limited  Tel: 0161 737 6918. www.forestcontract.com
               
(posted 31st January 2012)

Due to increasing Domestic and Export orders, Forest Sofa Limited are looking to recruit 2 DEEP BUTTON UPHOLSTERERS who poseess the necessary skills for the role .Based in Salford, the work involves upholstering and finishing-off leather and fabric chesterfield sofas.The hours of work are Monday - Thursday 8.00 - 5.00 and to 1.00 Friday.Piecework rates apply and good skills base is essential. This is a permanent position, please apply for an application form on 0161 737 6918, or by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Forest Sofa Limited are looking to increase its sewing capacity with 2 additional skilled UPHOLSTERY SEWING MACHINISTS. Work will include sowing fabric sofas and leather sofas covers in a busy sewing room. Piecework rates apply and a good skills base is essential.  This is a permanent position with working hours of Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm and 8:00am to 1.00pm Friday.  Apply for an application form on 0161 737 6918, or by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Continuing expansion of the business has required Forest Contract Limited to seek skilled EASTMAN FABRIC CUTTER - UPHOLSTERY.  This is a permanent position, and paid at a rate of £7.00 per hour negotiable subject to depth of skill. Employment is at the company's Salford, G. Manchester premises. The hours of work are Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm and 8:00am to 1.00pm Friday. Apply for an application form on 0161 737 6918, or by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


Agents Wanted

                                        (posted 6th February 2012)

Royams Upholstery, manufacturers of high seats, polished wood furniture, riser recliners and handle recliners are looking for two Agents:

• An Agent to cover East Midlands, South of Lincolnshire to Suffolk across to Derbyshire, and
• An Agent to cover the South East of England                                  

                              
 If you are interested please contact Tracey Mayor on 01254 665228.