Bench Joiner And Gate Fitter

Stellar Gates Ltd; Risley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A woodworking company in the UK is looking for an experienced Bench Joiner/Wood Machinist and Gate Installer. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and be skilled in various woodworking machinery. Responsibilities include machining, assembling, and installing wooden gates. Competitive salary of £14 – £17 per hour based on experience, along with benefits like early finishes on Fridays and a company pension.

Benefits

Early finish on Fridays

Christmas shutdown

Company pension

Free parking

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, ambitious, and willing to contribute to company growth.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of joinery experience.
• Experience with various woodworking machinery is essential, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Machining, preparing, assembling, and packaging wooden gates.
• Installing wooden gates and posts.
• Maintaining workshop efficiency and cleanliness.

Skills

Experience in woodworking

Proactive problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Spindle moulders

Routers

Tenoners

Morticers

Planers

Table saw

Band saw

Job description

Bench Joiner/Wood Machinist and Gate Installer

Village Gates is looking for a bench joiner/wood machinist with experience in a woodworking environment, manufacturing and installing high‑quality wooden gates and related products. The company manufactures made‑to‑measure mortice and tenon gates made from Iroko hardwood and Scandinavian Redwood, which are delivered throughout the UK. Our e‑commerce website allows customers and tradesmen to choose their gate design, input their measurements and select everything they need to install the gate. The company also installs gates within a 30‑mile radius of their workshop in Warrington.

We're a small, growing company that values craftsmanship, initiative and high standards — we reward people who take pride in their work. This role would suit an experienced bench joiner who enjoys variety — from machining to assembly and occasional fitting — and wants to be part of a workshop that's improving processes and standards.

Workshop Duties

• Machining, preparing, assembling, and packaging wooden gates and related products.


• Some installation of wooden gates and posts.


• Oiling and staining gates.


• Maintaining workshop efficiency, organisation, safety, and keeping machines clean and maintained.


• Contributing to daily improvements to manufacturing processes and standards.


• Adhering to health and safety standards.

Applicant Specification

• Enthusiastic, ambitious and willing to take on responsibilities to contribute towards future growth of the company.


• Proactive with initiative to resolve problems.


• Experience/qualifications in woodworking essential, with preferred use of the following machinery: spindle moulders, routers, tenoners, morticers, planers, table saw, band saw (training will be provided on all of these).

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years joinery experience required.

Hours: 39.5 hours per week
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (30‑minute lunch break)
Friday: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Salary: £14 – £17 (depending on experience)

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent

Benefits

• Early finish on Fridays


• Christmas shutdown


• Company pension


• Free parking

Due to a high number of applicants, we will only be able to respond to successful applications.