Bench Joiner

Recruitment Helpline; Bolton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Bolton is seeking an experienced Bench Joiner to join their team. This full-time position offers a minimum salary of £13.00 per hour, with various responsibilities including hand finishing and carving. The ideal candidate should have experience in woodworking, strong attention to detail, and an eagerness to work independently. Opportunities for part-time and overtime work are also available.

Qualifications

• Experience in the woodworking industry is a must.
• Proven troubleshooting ability required.
• Knowledge of tooling and CNCs is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Using hand tools and machinery to finish handrails.
• Hand carving with chisels and specialist tools.
• Performing general workshop duties when required.

Skills

Experience in woodworking

Troubleshooting ability

Knowledge of tooling and CNCs

Ability to work on your own initiative

Attention to detail

Excellent time management

Education

GCSE level in Maths, Science & English

Vocational courses/apprenticeships in woodworking

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Bench Joiner to join a well-established company!

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: Hourly wage dependent on experience, minimum £13.00 per hour

Location: Bolton, BL4

Bench joiner / Sander / Carver

As a rapidly expanding small family run company, we require a multi-skilled worker to work efficiently on the shop floor. Our factory is purpose built for the manufacture of bespoke timber handrails for luxury homes and commercial environments – every one of our projects is tailor made to the customer’s requirements and it is critical that standards are never compromised.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of activities:

• Hand finishing – Using hand tools and machnery to sand each piece through various grades to achieve a high quality finish. Hand carving – as part of finishing handrails, using chisels and specialist tools to carve pre-machined handrails Other Duties – General workshop duties where required - using saws to cut wood to size, cleaning, light metalwork, etc Potential to work part time on site in future

Skills

• Candidates should have some experience in the woodworking industry. Proven troubleshooting ability Knowledge of tooling and/or CNCs preferable Ability to work on your own initiative Attention to detail and an eye for quality standards Excellent time management

Education

• GSCE level in Maths Science & English Vocational courses / apprenticeships in relevant field preferable

Contractual

• 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri 07.30 – 16.45 with breaks and lunch, and a 14.00 finish on Fridays Part time positions also available – flexible hours. Hourly wage dependent on experience, minimum £13.00 per hour Overtime opportunities likely

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.