Bench Hand Joiner

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Bench Hand Joiner in Loughborough. You'll be responsible for producing high-quality joinery components, ensuring accuracy and consistency while working with various materials. Candidates should have previous experience in a workshop environment and be confident using woodworking machinery. The role offers a stable position with competitive pay and opportunities for overtime and growth.

Benefits

Stable long-term position

Opportunities for varied projects

Supportive team culture

Competitive pay and workplace benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Bench Hand Joiner or similar workshop-based role.
• Strong understanding of traditional joinery techniques.
• Confident using common woodworking machinery.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-quality POS units and bespoke joinery.
• Read and interpret technical drawings accurately.
• Cut and assemble materials using hand tools and machinery.

Skills

Joinery techniques

Attention to detail

Use of woodworking machinery

Tools

Saws

Planers

Sanders

Job description

Position: Bench Hand Joiner
Location: Coalville
Salary: up to £16.00 per hour
Shift: 7:30am to 4:30pm Mon to Thu, 07:30am to 12:30pm on Fri

Benefits

• A stable, long-term position within a well-established manufacturing environment.
• Opportunities to work on varied and interesting joinery projects.
• Supportive team culture with room to grow your craft.
• Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and workplace benefits.

About the Company

Experts in bespoke POS units and joinery solutions manufacturing is undertaken in their UK workshop.

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled Bench Hand Joiner who takes pride in proper craft. Someone who understands the value of traditional methods while working confidently with modern machinery and production demands. You'll be responsible for producing high-quality joinery components from start to finish, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and solid workmanship on every job.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-quality POS units, cabinets, and bespoke joinery.
• Read and interpret technical drawings with accuracy.
• Select, measure, mark out, cut, and assemble materials using both hand tools and woodworking machinery.
• Work with MDF, hardwood, softwood, sheet materials, and veneers as required.
• Ensure all finished products meet specification, quality standards, and tolerance requirements.
• Carry out repairs, adjustments, or modifications as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe bench area.
• Work closely with production leaders to meet daily and weekly schedules.
• Follow all site health & safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment.

About You

• Previous experience as a Bench Hand Joiner or similar workshop-based joinery role.
• Strong understanding of traditional joinery techniques and modern manufacturing practices.
• Confident using saws, planers, spindle moulders, sanders, and other common woodworking machinery.
• Ability to produce accurate, high-quality work under reasonable time pressures.
• Excellent attention to detail and a steady, methodical approach.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider workshop team.
• Experience with fire doors or bespoke joinery is a bonus but not essential.

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