Upcycling and Recycling Woodworker
Part-time post
Salary: £22.986.00 per annum Pro Rata to hours worked
21 hours per week
1 year contract
Growing Space are seeking a skilled and environmentally conscious wood crafter to create items that can support the local environment using sustainable wood products by recycling timber saved from landfill. As an eco-friendly wood crafter, you'll design and craft unique pieces that showcase your creativity, teach vulnerable adult's new skills linked to our bespoke qualification suite as part of their personal development, while minimising environmental impact and monitoring carbon saving through the use of recycled materials. You'll work with locally sourced, reclaimed wood to create pieces that appeal to customers who value eco-friendly hand made products with the aim of generating funds for the charity, supporting the environment and our participants.
*Key Responsibilities:
- Design and craft wood products, such as planters, bat, bird and bug boxes and bespoke decorative items for sale in our shops, using eco-friendly materials and practices.
- Source materials from local suppliers and reclaimed wood sources by contacting local businesses that would otherwise be putting perfectly good timber into landfill.
- Develop and implement sustainable woodworking practices to minimize waste and reduce environmental impact.
- Collaborate with partners, customers, or other stakeholders to create custom pieces that meet their needs and expectations and raise funds for the project.
- Maintain a clean SAFE and organised workspace, adhering to safety standards and best practices.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new techniques, and sustainable materials.
- To gather information and enter data on to our Lamplight database as requested by our funders.
*Requirements:
- Experience in woodworking, carpentry, or a related field. E
- Knowledge of sustainable woodworking practices and eco-friendly materials. E
- Proficiency in various woodworking techniques, such as hand tool skills, machine operation, and wood finishing. E
- Strong attention to detail, creativity, and problem-solving skills. E
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. E
- Physical stamina to work in a workshop environment, lifting and moving materials as needed. E
- Able to use a CNC machine D
- Good standard of IT skills E
*Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in woodworking, carpentry, or a related field.
- Experience with sustainable design principles and eco-friendly materials.
- Knowledge of local sourcing and reclaimed wood options.
- Familiarity with woodworking software or design tools.
*What We Offer:
- Opportunity to work for a charity that supports vulnerable adults and our local environment.
- Creative freedom to design and craft unique eco-friendly wood products.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Work Based Pension
If you're a skilled wood crafter with a passion for sustainability, we'd love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months
Pay: £12.63 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/09/2025
Reference ID: GS/PT/URC/AUG25