CAREERS

Based in historic Lancaster, just a stone’s throw from the stunning UNESCO world heritage site of the Lake District, you’ll enjoy both a vibrant city life and world-class countryside on your doorstep. With excellent schools, top universities, and inspiring landscapes, it’s a fantastic place to live and work. 

Responsibilities 

• Prepare, spray, and finish intricate furniture and forms to the highest standards.
• Work with sealers, primers, lacquers, paints, and stains — experience with Marine Lacquers or Metal Coatings is a bonus.
• Sand, burnish, and shape materials using both hand and powered tools, including the 6” orbital sander.
• Occasionally support on-site installations in the UK or abroad (full UK driving licence and passport preferred).

Skills & Experience 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in furniture or car spraying.
• Exceptional eye for detail and quality — nothing leaves your hands unless it’s perfect.
• Confident problem-solver, ready to tackle the unique challenges each project brings.
• Skilled with a wide range of tools and abrasives.
• Passionate about craftsmanship and proud to produce work that exceeds expectations.

Our Values 

At Neal Jones, craftsmanship isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that values skill, creativity, and dedication. Every piece you touch will carry the mark of your expertise. If you take pride in your craft and love working in a dynamic, design-led environment, we want to hear from you.

Salary
Salary is dependent on experience.

Hours
Full-time, permanent (40 hours per week) Monday–Friday 8:30–16:30 based at our Lancaster workshop.

Benefits
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company Pension Scheme
Corporate Gym Membership
Multiple Electric Car Charging Points on-site
Ample car parking
A Team Day each quarter
Excellent career progression opportunities
1-1 personal development plan

Further training is available to support your continued skill development and exposure to industry best practices.

We are looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our team in Lancaster. This role is central to directing the production of our luxury furniture and ensuring every project is delivered to the highest standards of craftsmanship, quality and trust.

As a key decision maker, you’ll be the link between our clients, designers, specialist suppliers and the workshop floor, keeping projects running smoothly from first drawing through to final installation. With a keen eye for detail and a solutions-focused mindset, you’ll guide complex projects across a wide range of materials — from wood, lacquer and metals to specialist upholstery.

Based in historic Lancaster, just a stone’s throw from the stunning UNESCO World Heritage site of the Lake District, you’ll enjoy both a vibrant city life and world-class countryside on your doorstep. With excellent schools, top universities, and inspiring landscapes, it’s a fantastic place to live and work.

Responsibilities

Oversee the production of bespoke and semi-custom luxury furniture for yachts and residential projects, both freestanding and fitted.

Act as a key decision maker, managing high-end projects around the world from start to finish.

Understand and interpret technical drawings, ensuring designs are translated accurately for the client and into manufacture.

Liaise with designers, clients, specialist manufacturers and suppliers, building strong working relationships.

Manage project schedules, risks, budgets and quality control throughout the process.

Carry out site visits as required, ensuring seamless delivery and installation.

Support the workshop team with technical decisions and resolve challenges as they arise.

Skills & Experience

At least 5 years’ experience in the furniture industry, with a proven track record of managing projects through to completion.

Background in furniture making, design, or engineering.

Strong understanding of furniture construction methods and materials.

Confident in reviewing and working with CAD drawings (experience with Rhino3D or AutoCAD desirable).

Proficient in Microsoft Windows software for scheduling, budgeting and communication.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and with clients.

A friendly, solutions-focused approach, able to build and maintain productive relationships.

Key Details

Reporting to the Director of Operations.

Independent role with autonomy to manage your work day.

Opportunities to work with leading international design houses.

Every project is different, offering variety and the satisfaction of delivering some of the highest quality furniture in the world.

Our core values are Quality, Trust and Fun. We champion these qualities in our dealings with our clients and within our team. Teamwork is in our nature, and we reward hard work with:

Salary
Salary between £30k–£50k, dependent on experience.

Hours
Monday to Friday
Permanent full-time position Hybrid working between your home and the Lancaster Workshop

Benefits
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Relocation Package available
Company Pension Scheme
Corporate Gym Membership
Multiple Electric Car Charging Points onsite
Ample car parking
A Team Day each quarter
Excellent career progression opportunities
1-1 personal development plan

Due to continued expansion, new projects, and our ever-popular Exterior Marine Semi-Custom range, we are now recruiting a Senior Chair/Furniture Maker to join our talented workshop team. 

Located in historic Lancaster, we are just a stones-throw away from the stunning UNESCO world heritage site of the Lake District; a place of jaw-dropping scenery, and an endless source of inspiration. 

Lancaster boasts high performing schools, with secondary schools scoring with the top 100 national league tables. The University of Lancaster is ranked within the top 10 UK Universities, and the University of Cumbria also has a presence in the city. 

Our business

Neal Jones Furniture started nearly 20 years ago with the vision to design and create the most beautiful and appealing luxury marine and residential furniture. We are proud to boast that everything is made in the UK with the very best craftsmanship. 

With quality, trust and fun at our core, we are a hard-working team with a family ethos. We are a fast paced, enthusiastic company and are looking for like-minded people to continue our success and flourish with us.

How you can help us

We are looking for an experienced and organised candidate with a minimum of 5 years working experience from within the custom furniture and cabinet making industry.

Knowledge

• Proven experience of making furniture, with a knowledge for construction.
• Competence with use of materials such as veneers, solid woods, lacquer and oil. 
• Full understanding and application of hand tools, power tools, and machinery. 
• Can read and follow technical drawings for construction. 
• Good communication skills to liaise with a wider team of designers, drafts people and project managers. 
• Capable of working efficiently and neatly to ensure completion deadlines are met.

 Skills:

• Attention to detail and problem solving to improve processes and efficiency. 
• Committed to quality workmanship and striving for perfection.
• Motivated and driven, with a positive can-do attitude.
• Works well with others and is a team player.

Key details:

• Salary is dependent on experience.
• Relocation package available. 
• This permanent position is available immediately.
• Full time – Monday to Friday.
• At our Lancaster workshop .
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Corporate Gym Membership
• Multiple Electric Car Charging Points onsite
• Ample car parking spaces
• A team day each quarter with company update and social event.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression in a growing company.
• 1-1 reviews and Personal Development Plan to identify opportunities for growth and training.

Salary
Dependant on experience

Hours
Monday to Friday
Permanent, Full time, in our Lancaster workshop

Benefits
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Relocation Package available
Company Pension Scheme
Corporate Gym Membership
Multiple Electric Car Charging Points onsite
Ample car parking
A Team Day each quarter
Excellent career progression opportunities
1-1 personal development plan

Our business

Neal Jones Furniture started nearly 20 years ago with the vision to design and create the most beautiful and appealing luxury marine and residential furniture. We are proud to boast that everything is made in the UK with the very best craftsmanship.

With quality, trust and fun at our core, we are a hard-working team with a family ethos. We are a fast paced, enthusiastic company and are looking for like-minded people to continue our success and flourish with us.

With the demand constantly rising, we are actively expanding our team by adding a new upholstery position.

How can you help us?

We seek a highly skilled and experienced Upholsterer to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of contemporary upholstery techniques and an impeccable eye for detail. You will be responsible for creating exceptional upholstery for our luxury interior and exterior furniture, providing a pivotal role in translating concepts into reality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with our designers and project managers to develop innovative furniture designs.
• Complete the full range of upholstery processes including templating, cutting, sewing, webbing, springing, padding, and covering.
• Create and refine upholstery patterns, detailing and sewing specifications and processes.
• Developing and maintaining a clean and ordered workspace and equipment for optimum efficiency.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Upholsterer with a minimum of 4 years in the industry.
• Strong understanding of modern upholstery methods, materials, and tools.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Creative mindset with a focus on practical solutions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for furniture and upholstery.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Key Details

• Salary is dependent on experience.
• This is a permanent position available immediately.
• Full time – Monday – Friday
• At our Lancaster workshop.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• A team day each quarter with company update and social event.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression in a growing company.
• 1-1 reviews and Personal Development Plan to identify opportunities for growth and training.
• Further training is available to further develop your skills and share in industry experience.
• Free parking on site

Salary
Dependant on experience

Hours
Monday to Friday
Permanent, Full time, in our Lancaster workshop