Bench Joiner

Hexagon Recruitment Services Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed four-day working week

Matched pension up to 5%

Company bonus

Job summary

Hexagon Recruitment Services Ltd in Deeside is seeking an experienced Bench Joiner for a temp-to-perm role. You'll work on laminate and veneer panels and drill and route aluminium extrusions, with hours Monday–Thursday 7am–5pm and a weekly pay rate of £14.90–£16.90 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities include operating routers, trimmers, drills and chop saws; reading drawings; maintaining equipment; and supporting other factory areas.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years minimum in joinery, woodworking, furniture manufacturing, shopfitting or similar environment.
• Experience with laminates, veneers, hardwoods, softwoods and sheet materials.
• Trade qualification (NVQ Level 2/3) or an apprenticeship in a joinery-related discipline preferred.
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Physically demanding role.

Responsibilities

• Operate routers, hand trimmers, pillar drills and chop saws.
• Machining and assembling components from drawings and cutting lists.
• Inspect and measure work to meet quality standards.
• Preventative maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Support other areas of the factory when needed.
• Training and supporting other staff.
• Follow safe working practices and wear PPE.

Skills

Joinery experience

Reading drawings

Health & safety

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Joinery

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Salary: £14.90–£16.90 per hour, depending on experience

Job Type: Temp to Perm, Full-time

Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7am–5pm

Hexagon Recruitment is looking for an experienced Bench Joiner to join a manufacturing client in Deeside as soon as possible, on a temp-to-perm basis. The work involves laminate and veneer panels and drilling and routing aluminium extrusions.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating routers, hand trimmers, pillar drills and chop saws
• Machining and assembling components accurately from drawings and cutting lists
• Inspecting and measuring work to meet quality standards
• Preventative maintenance of machinery and equipment
• Supporting other areas of the factory when needed
• Training and supporting other staff
• Following safe working practices and wearing the correct PPE

Requirements

• 2–3 years minimum in joinery, woodworking, furniture manufacturing, shopfitting or a similar environment
• Experience with laminates, veneers, hardwoods, softwoods and sheet materials
• Good understanding of technical drawings
• A trade qualification (NVQ Level 2/3) or an apprenticeship in a joinery-related discipline is preferred
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Comfortable in a physically demanding role
• A forklift licence is desirable

Benefits Once Permanent

• Compressed four-day working week
• Matched pension up to 5%
• Company bonus

Candidates will have a site visit and meet the client before starting. Interviews take place this week.