Bench Joiner

Industrial Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Dudley Wood; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Recruitment Services Ltd in the Netherton/Cradley Heath area is seeking an experienced Bench Joiner or Cabinet Maker who can read technical drawings and manufacture high-quality commercial furniture to exact specifications.

The role involves setting out, cutting, shaping and assembling timber components using hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery, with a minimum of two years' hands-on bench joinery experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' hands-on bench joinery or cabinet making experience.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-quality commercial furniture and bespoke joinery.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints and schematics.
• Set out, cut, shape and assemble components using hand tools, power tools and machinery.
• Maintain a clean, safe workshop environment and work to precise measurements.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Bench joinery experience

Hand & power tools

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Bench Joinery,Furniture Making or Wood Machining

Tools

Bench joinery machinery

Job description

Job Description:

Industrial Recruitment Services Ltd (IRS) are currently recruiting for an experienced Bench Joiner to join our client based in the Netherton / Cradley Heath area.

Our client is a well-established UK commercial furniture manufacturer and interior fit-out company, producing high-quality commercial furniture and bespoke interior joinery.

We are seeking an experienced Bench Joiner or Cabinet Maker who is confident working from technical drawings and can manufacture high-quality products to precise specifications.

The successful candidate will be responsible for setting out, cutting, shaping and assembling timber and panel components using a range of hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery.

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years' hands-on Bench Joinery or Cabinet Making experience and be able to read and accurately interpret technical drawings.

The Role:

• Manufacturing high-quality commercial furniture and bespoke joinery
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints and schematics
• Setting out, cutting, shaping and assembling components
• Working with timber, panel products and other joinery materials
• Using hand tools, power tools and factory joinery machinery
• Working accurately to measurements and specifications
• Preparing materials for finishing processes
• Laminating, staining and preparing products for painting where required
• Working alongside other joiners, foremen, designers and project teams
• Ensuring projects are completed to the required quality standards and deadlines
• Carrying out manual handling and lifting when required
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop environment

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Friday
• 39-hour working week
• Paid breaks
• Overtime available and paid at time-and-a-third

The Person:

• Minimum 2 years' proven experience as a Bench Joiner or Cabinet Maker
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Experience manufacturing commercial furniture or bespoke interior joinery advantageous
• Confident using hand tools, power tools and factory joinery machinery
• Able to cut, shape and assemble components accurately
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work to precise measurements and produce high-quality workmanship
• Knowledge of different timber types and panel products advantageous
• Experience with laminating, staining and other finishing preparation beneficial
• Physically capable of manual work and safe lifting
• Good understanding of workshop health and safety
• Reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Good communication and organisational skills

Formal qualifications

Formal qualifications such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Bench Joinery, Furniture Making or Wood Machining would be advantageous; however, relevant practical experience will be given equal consideration where candidates can demonstrate the required skills and standards.

This is a temporary assignment with the possibility of ongoing work depending on performance and client requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Netherton / Cradley Heath

Work Location: In person