Bench Joiner

Elite Doors; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in timber doors manufacturing seeks a Bench Joiner to produce high-quality products in a safe working environment. The role involves assembling joinery components and requires previous workshop experience, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a chance to work within a dedicated team in a well-established firm.

Qualifications

• Previous workshop experience required.
• High degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Manufacture and assemble joinery components.
• Operate required machinery and hand tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in joinery or City & Guilds equivalent

Job description

Elite Doors - Who Are We?

We manufacture and supply fully integrated timber doorsets for commercial projects across Ireland and the UK.

For over 25 years, we’ve provided our commercial clients with bespoke, high-quality timber doorsets, each expertly crafted in our Northern Ireland factory. This exceptional craftsmanship is complemented by our superior aftercare, including inspection, repair, and replacement of fire doors.

As part of KCC Group, we’ve built a vital bridge between high-performance timber doors and market-leading architectural ironmongery. By combining our skills and expertise, we offer a fully integrated range of doorsets from a single source, providing customers with convenience, on-time deliveries, and superior quality.

BENCH JOINER

Reporting to: Manager

Location: Mallusk, Newtownabbey

Hours of work: Monday-Thursday, 37.5 hours per week

Purpose of Role

Responsible for producing high-quality products, including door frames and screens, using various hand and mechanised tools.

Main Responsibilities

1. Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
2. Manufacture and assemble joinery components.
3. Read and interpret workshop/design drawings and schedules.
4. Operate required machinery, including hand tools, saws, and spindle moulders.
5. Ensure quality standards are met and maintained.
6. Complete all paperwork in line with Quality Management Systems.
7. Assist in the wood machinery shop.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of timber.
9. Possible site visits for surveying or repair work.
10. Perform other duties as required.

Essential Criteria

• Previous workshop experience.
• Attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organisational skills, and determination.
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
• Flexibility and willingness to work some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work well within a team.

Desirable Criteria

• NVQ Level 3 (or City & Guilds equivalent) in joinery.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed in the future based on operational requirements and staffing levels.