We are seeking a highly skilled Wood Finisher with extensive experience in the preparation and finishing of timber using a range of modern techniques and materials. The required candidate must be proficient in the use of air-assisted airless spray guns and cup guns for applying high-quality finishes, including stains, lacquers, sealers, and oils, across both solid timber and veneered surfaces.
Key capabilities include:
Surface preparation: meticulous sanding, filling, and pre-treatment of timber to ensure a smooth, consistent substrate ready for finishing.
Staining expertise: skilled in mixing and applying stains to match specification or sample, enhancing grain definition and achieving uniform color across batches.
Spray finishing: experienced in using air-assisted airless spray systems for efficient, high-quality application in production environments, alongside cup guns for detail work, smaller projects, and fine finishing requirements.
Oil finishing: extensive hands-on experience applying premium wood oils such as Osmo, Rubio Monocoat, and Levis oils, both by hand and spray, ensuring long-lasting, natural-looking finishes that meet high-end architectural and furniture standards.
Product and process knowledge: deep understanding of finishing systems tailored to wood species, usage environment, and desired aesthetics—including waterborne, solvent-based, and hardwax oil systems.
In addition to technical excellence, the candidate needs to bring strong leadership experience, having led small teams, managed workflow on the workshop floor, and contributed to the training and development of apprentices and junior finishers. Known for taking initiative, the successful candidate needs to ensure that standards are maintained, maintaining a safe and tidy work environment, ensuring materials are properly handled, and that the finishing department runs smoothly and efficiently.
The successful candidate must:
· Have minimum 5 years experience working in wood finishing/spray painting.
· Have excellent attention to detail
· Be able to work as a team member and also show ability to work on own initiative
· Be willing to work while embracing a Lean Process Manufacturing system
· Be flexible and able to work on multiple projects at any time
· Experience working in a workshop/manufacture environment with power tools would be beneficial
Salary is depending on experience level. Assistance with relocating can be provided.
Holbein Carpentry & Joinery Ltd. is a third generation, well-established and growing company specializing in high-quality bespoke joinery and carpentry services. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.
We are excited to announce the upcoming expansion of its workshop and office facilities. This significant investment will enhance our operational capacity, improve efficiencies, and create an environment where our talented team can thrive.
We are looking for people interested in upskilling and learning, there are opportunities for progression for the right candidate.
If you feel, that this role would suit you, we would love to hear from you and discuss the possibility of joining our team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €35,000.00-€45,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- No weekends
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/08/2025