Bench Joiner, Whitstable

Morris & Spottiswood Ltd; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday, including bank holidays

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts platform

Voluntary Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK seeks an experienced Bench Joiner to provide high-quality joinery services. Responsibilities include effective communication, adhering to safety guidelines, and ensuring the quality of final products. Qualified candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery, proven experience, and strong attention to detail. The role offers competitive pay and benefits like 31 days holiday and a company pension.

Qualifications

• Proven Joinery Experience.
• High standards of workmanship and eye for detail.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Good communication with the joinery team and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Carry out bench joinery to high-quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with the joinery team.
• Inspect final products for defects.
• Inspect final products for defects, alignment issues or imperfections
• Occasionally travel to client sites
• Undertake mandatory training as required
• Support the company values and working environment

Skills

Joinery tools expertise

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery

City & Guilds equivalent

Tools

Joinery machinery

Job description

Morris & Spottiswood is a leading provider of fitout, refurbishment, retrofit and construction services in the UK. An independently owned firm, with a proud track record of excellence, we aim high, act responsibly and value our staff and customers.

Objectives

We are looking for an experienced Bench Joiner to carry out bench joinery to high-quality standards within specified timeframes and according to technical designs.

Key areas of responsibility

• To effectively communicate with the joinery team and key stakeholders within the business
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines, including wearing appropriate protective gear (e.g., goggles, ear protection) and maintain a safe working environment
• Inspect final products for defects, alignment issues, or imperfections to ensure high quality
• Occasionally travel to client sites as and when required
• Adapt to changing work conditions and project demands
• Undertake mandatory training as and when required
• To consistently behave and interact in a way that supports the achievement of the company’s overall vision of creating a special place to work and in line with the values of the business

Qualifications and Person Specification

• NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery (or City & Guilds equivalent)
• Proven Joinery Experience
• Competence in using joinery tools and machinery, with a solid understanding of joinery techniques and principles
• Attention to Detail: High standards of workmanship and an eye for detail to ensure quality finishes
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a workshop environment
• Competitive rate of pay
• 31 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts platform
• Voluntary Electric Car Salary Sacrifice and Cycle to Work Schemes

Valuing People at Morris & Spottiswood

Morris & Spottiswood is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

One of our core values is to ‘Value People’. We are passionate about investing in people and genuinely take care about what we do and how we do it. This ensures that the working environment, staff, suppliers and the communities we serve always remain at the front-of-mind.

Put simply, a diverse and inclusive workforce opens our business up to a much wider talent pool and greater innovation and creativity through teams with different experiences, backgrounds and education.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful team.