Bench Joiner

Oliver Rae; Dudley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Death in Service 2x salary

On-site parking

Overtime available

Paid breaks

Job summary

Oliver Rae is seeking a skilled Bench Joiner to manufacture high-quality commercial furniture and bespoke joinery from drawings. You will work independently and as part of a production team to ensure on-time delivery to the highest standards.

The role requires at least 2 years' bench joinery experience, the ability to read technical drawings, and proficiency with hand and power tools. A dedicated workshop with onsite parking and stable, long-term opportunities is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Bench Joiner or Cabinet Maker.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience using hand and power tools and joinery machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate to measurements.
• Good workshop health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Set out, cut, shape and assemble joinery components.
• Operate hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery.
• Manufacture bespoke furniture and joinery items to a high standard.
• Measure and check work for accuracy and quality.
• Prepare materials for finishing including laminating, staining and painting.
• Collaborate with colleagues to resolve technical queries.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workspace.

Skills

Read technical drawings

Hand and power tool use

Attention to detail

Team worker

Health and safety awareness

Education

Bench Joinery qualification (Level 2/3)

Tools

Joinery machinery operation

Job description

Bench Joiner

Full Time | Monday to Friday Day shift - Early finish on a Friday | Overtime Available

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing commercial furniture manufacturer and interior fit-out specialist for an experienced Bench Joiner to join their workshop team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled joiner or cabinet maker looking to work on high-quality commercial furniture and bespoke joinery projects in a modern manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer?

• 39-hour working week, Monday to Friday
• Paid breaks
• Overtime available at time and a third
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Death in Service benefit (2x annual salary)
• On-site parking
• Stable, long-term employment with a growing business

The Role

Working from technical drawings, you will be responsible for manufacturing high-quality commercial furniture and bespoke joinery products to exact specifications. You will work both independently and as part of a wider production team to ensure projects are completed on time and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• Setting out, cutting, shaping and assembling joinery components
• Operating hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery
• Manufacturing bespoke furniture and joinery items to a high standard
• Measuring and checking work to ensure accuracy and quality
• Preparing materials for finishing processes including laminating, staining and painting
• Liaising with colleagues and production teams to resolve technical queries
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Bench Joiner, Cabinet Maker or similar
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Experience using hand tools, power tools and joinery machinery
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately to measurements
• Good understanding of workshop health and safety practices
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience manufacturing high-end commercial furniture or bespoke joinery
• Knowledge of timber, sheet materials and joinery manufacturing techniques
• Experience preparing products for finishing processes
• Joinery qualification such as Level 2 or Level 3 Bench Joinery or Furniture Making