Bench Joiner

Skylon Construction Limited – Home Builders | Ren; Lower Nazeing; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Skylon Joinery is seeking an experienced Bench Joiner to manufacture high-quality timber windows, doors and joinery products at our EN9 workshop. You will read drawings, set up fixed woodworking machines and perform bench joinery, machining and assembly with attention to detail.

Applicants should have 5+ years of bench joinery experience, be able to read drawings, and operate spindle moulders, planers, thicknessers and saws. Own transport to EN9 2BF is required and UK work rights apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' bench joinery experience.
• Proficient reading of technical drawings.
• Experience with spindle moulders, planers, thicknessers and saws.
• Own transport to EN9 2BF.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture bespoke timber windows and doors.
• Read technical and manufacturing drawings.
• Set up and operate fixed woodworking machinery.
• Bench joinery, machining and assembly.
• Check dimensions and quality throughout production.
• Collaborate with CNC and production teams.
• Keep the workshop safe and organised.

Skills

Bench joinery experience

Reading drawings

Machinery operation

Timber species knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Reliability

English language skills

Tools

Spindle moulders

Planers/thicknessers

Saws

Job description

Pay: £44,000.00-£48,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Skylon Joinery is looking for an experienced Bench Joiner to join our growing team, manufacturing high-quality bespoke timber windows, doors and other joinery products.

The role will include:

• Manufacturing bespoke timber windows, doors and other joinery products
• Working from technical and manufacturing drawings
• Setting up and safely operating fixed woodworking machinery
• Bench joinery, machining and assembly
• Working with hardwood and engineered timber
• Checking dimensions and quality throughout production
• Preparing components for assembly and finishing
• Working alongside our CNC and production team
• Identifying technical issues and suggesting practical solutions and design improvements
• Keeping the workshop and work area clean, organised and safe

What we are looking for:

• A minimum of 5 years' professional joinery experience as a Bench Joiner / Joiner
• Confidence operating fixed woodworking machinery
• Experience with machinery such as spindle moulders, planers/thicknessers, saws and other workshop machinery
• Ability to read drawings and work accurately to measurements
• Good understanding of timber machining and joinery techniques
• Knowledge of different timber species and their suitability for different applications
• High standards of workmanship and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work efficiently and meet production deadlines
• Good problem-solving and communication skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Own transport, such as a car, to reliably commute to our workshop in EN9 2BF
• English language skills sufficient to understand instructions and communicate effectively with the team
• The right to work in the United Kingdom
• Experience manufacturing timber windows and doors would be a strong advantage
• Experience manufacturing bespoke cabinetry, such as kitchens, wardrobes and alcove units, would also be an advantage

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday: 7:00am-4:00pm, with 1 hour unpaid break
• Occasional overtime and Saturday work available depending on workload

What we offer:

Work location: In person at our workshop in EN9 2BF.

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person