Bench Hand

Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency in Haverhill is seeking an experienced furniture Bench Hand to assemble bespoke components from technical drawings. You will use hand and power tools to produce finished pieces for high-end commercial and showroom environments, with a focus on quality and finish.

You will work full-time on-site with a permanent contract and the potential for overtime. The role requires attention to detail, physical fitness, and the ability to work from drawings in a busy

Qualifications

• Experience in furniture assembly, bench joinery, cabinet making, or similar woodworking.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and workmanship.
• Physically fit and able to handle materials safely.

Responsibilities

• Assemble bespoke furniture to exact specifications.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
• Carry out quality checks throughout the assembly process.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
• Work independently and collaboratively within the workshop team.
• Support continuous improvement and workshop efficiency.

Skills

Furniture assembly

Bench joinery

Cabinet making

Reading drawings

Quality checks

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Permanent

£13.00 - £15.00 p/h

Haverhill, Suffolk, England

Warehouse

On-site

Ready to start immediately? Join a skilled team creating high-end bespoke furniture for leading commercial and showroom environments.

We're looking for an experienced furniture Bench Hand who takes pride in exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. If you have experience in furniture assembly, bench joinery, or woodworking and want to join a busy, growing business with plenty of overtime available, we'd love to hear from you.

Working from technical drawings, you'll assemble bespoke furniture components into finished products using hand and power tools, ensuring every piece meets the highest standards of quality and finish.

Responsibilities

• Assemble bespoke furniture to exact specifications.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
• Carry out quality checks throughout the assembly process.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
• Work independently and collaboratively within the workshop team.
• Support continuous improvement and workshop efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in furniture assembly, bench joinery, cabinet making, or a similar woodworking role.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and workmanship.
• Practical problem-solving skills.
• Physically fit and capable of handling materials safely.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Hours of work: 07:30-16:00, Monday-Friday (40 hours per week). Overtime paid @ increased rates!

This is a permanent role offering full-time hours & an immediate start! If you have experience within carpentry & are local to Haverhill, Suffolk