Bench Joiner/ Cabinet Maker

Kingerlee Ltd; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Private health care

Uniform provided

Annual salary review

Job summary

Kingerlee Ltd in Kidlington is seeking an experienced joiner to fabricate bespoke joinery items from drawings, including windows, doors, stairs and cabinetry, under the direction of the Joinery Manager and Joinery Director. You will ensure safety, quality and timely delivery, with occasional site involvement.

Salary £38-£40k depending on experience, plus pension contribution, uniform, annual salary review and private health care.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or 3 in bench joinery or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in bespoke joinery and workshop environment.
• Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate bespoke joinery from drawings (windows, doors, stairs, cabinetry).
• Work in accordance with Joinery Manager and Director.
• Observe health and safety, FSC and ISO quality standards.
• Machine components and assemble as drawings require.
• Site installation and potential site surveys for production support.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Prioritisation

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Bench Joinery

NVQ Level 3 in Bench Joinery

Job description

Salary: £38-£40k dependent on experience along with pension contribution, uniform, annual salary review and access to private health care.

Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Reporting to: Production manager and Joinery Director

Direct reports: N/A

Key relationships: Production manager, Joinery Commercial manager & Joinery Director, Design & Project manager, Joiners, Senior Joiners and apprentices

Role Purpose

To fabricate bespoke joinery items ranging from but not limited to, windows, doors, stairs, and cabinetry all from drawings supplied.

Areas of Responsibility/Duties

• To fabricate bespoke joinery using skill and experience gained previously.
• To work in accordance with Joinery managers.
• Know, understand, and observe specific rules with regard to health and safety, FSC and ISO quality assurance.
• Work in a safe manner, so as not to cause hazards to oneself or others.
• To machine components and assemble items as necessary as per the drawing and specifications supplied.
• Use of Hand tools, portable power tools and woodworking machinery.
• Going out on site – site installation and possible site surveys to assist production manager
• Demonstrates commitment to the continued improvement of Kingerlee's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance.
• Prioritises health and safety in every situation.

Outcomes / key performance indicators

KPI's will be meeting production time frames in a safe and efficient manner. Finishing items to a high standard and maintaining quality, items produced as error free as possible, annual PDR's.

Technical Skills

• Soft Skills including strong communication, problem solving, multitasking, ability to prioritise, ability to use own initiative.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 & 3 in Bench joinery, By experience, Working in bespoke Joinery and workshop environment previously preferred.

Teamwork

• Interacts with people effectively. Able and willing to share information and receive information.
• Co-operates within the team and across teams.
• Support team members.

Work Standards

• Sets and maintains high performance standards.
• Plays close attention to details and accuracy.
• Shows concern for all aspects of the work.
• Eager to learn and improve, regularly takes development opportunities.

Reliability

• Takes personal responsibility for job performance.
• Completes work in a timely and consistent manner.
• Sticks to commitments.

Planning & Organising

• Plans and organises tasks and work responsibilities to achieve objectives.
• Sets priorities and manages time accordingly.
• Allocates and uses resources properly.

Communication

• Listens actively.
• Organises and delivers information appropriately.

Integrity and Ethics

• Shares complete and accurate information.
• Maintains confidentiality and meets own commitments.
• Adheres to organisational policies and procedures.
• Respect and treat others fairly

Why work for us?

• We value work/life balance. That’s why we offer a generous starting annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays, with the entitlement increasing further with long service. We also offer ten weeks’ full pay for maternity / primary adopter leave, full pay for paternity leave, and have a sabbatical policy and paid compassionate leave.
• You’ll get financial benefits, including a generous 6% employer contribution to your pension (you must contribute at least 4%), and coverage by our group life insurance at 4 x your salary, from day one, at no cost to you. You can also choose to participate in our Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme, allowing you to make huge savings on leasing a brand new hybrid or electric car.
• We care about our people’s health and wellbeing. We’ll pay for private medical insurance for you and your partner, with children able to be added at a low cost. We’re corporate supporters of the Lighthouse Club, the construction industry charity that offers a free helpline for construction workers and their families in crisis. 12% of our employees are trained Mental Health First Aiders. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free support and advice, including counselling.
• We care about our people’s development and career progression. Our employees are entitled to at least 6 days’ paid development every year, we have 10% of our employees on apprenticeships or sponsored degrees, we make substantial investment in internal and external courses, mentoring and coaching programmes, we pay for professional memberships, we’re rolling out development plans for every employee in the company, and we’re aiming to promote at least 10% of our headcount each year. You’ll also have regular 1:1s with your manager and at least annual performance reviews.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

This job, as with all of our vacancies, is open to everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. We want and need a variety of voices and perspectives at Kingerlee. We know that sometimes people in marginalised groups are less likely to apply if they don’t feel they meet 100% of the job criteria. If this is you, and this job sounds like something you’d enjoy doing, please apply anyway: we’d love to hear from you!

If you have any special requirements or needs for attending an interview, please let us know when you submit your application. We will only use this information to make necessary adjustments; it will not factor into any decision-making.

If you feel your skills and experience would be a good fit for Kingerlee Joinery, we’d be pleased to hear from you.