Bench Joiner

Cavendish Professionals; Maulden; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days' holiday + bank holidays

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee benefits platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

4% employer / 4% employee pension

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals is seeking a Bench Joiner in Bedfordshire to join a well-established bespoke joinery manufacturer and multi-trade fit-out specialist. The role is permanent, full-time with standard workshop hours.

You will manufacture and assemble bespoke cabinetry, interpret production drawings, and work closely with the workshop team. Tools, reliability, and effective communication are essential assets.

Qualifications

• Experience as Bench Joiner and able to read technical/AutoCAD drawings.
• Reliable and able to work to deadlines with good teamwork.
• Own hand tools and basic joinery competencies.
• Wood machining experience desirable but not essential.
• Time-served candidates without formal qualifications will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing and assembling bespoke joinery and cabinetry.
• Sanding, finishing and preparing for spray finishing or despatch.
• Working from production drawings and AutoCAD information.
• Collaborating with the wider workshop and joinery team.
• Occasional support within the machine shop when required.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Reliability

Reading drawings

Communication

Reading technical drawings

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2/3 in Bench Joinery

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Bench Joiner

Location: Bedfordshire

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: Mon Thurs 8:00am 4:30pm Fri 8:00am 3:30pm

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Overtime: Available at 1.5x hourly rate

About the Role

A well-established bespoke joinery manufacturer and multi-trade fit-out specialist is looking for an experienced Bench Joiner to join its workshop team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacturing and assembling bespoke joinery and cabinetry.
• Sanding, finishing and preparing work for spray finishing or despatch.
• Working from production drawings and AutoCAD information.
• Working alongside the wider workshop and joinery team.
• Occasional support within the machine shop where required.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Bench Joiner.
• Ability to read and understand technical/AutoCAD drawings.
• Own hand tools, including cordless drills.
• Wood machining experience is desirable but not essential.
• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in Bench Joinery preferred.
• Reliable, organised and able to work to deadlines.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Time-served candidates without formal qualifications will also be considered.

Benefits

• 23 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee benefits platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• 4% employer / 4% employee pension