Carpenter / Joiner

Technique Recruitment Solutions; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Company healthcare

Death in Service scheme

Training and development opportunities

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Technique Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Norfolk is seeking a skilled Carpenter/Joiner to join a family-run joinery business. You will read blueprints, cut and shape wood, and assemble cabinetry to exacting standards, with on-site installation as needed.

You should have at least five years in carpentry/joinery, strong craftsmanship, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The role is permanent, based in Norfolk, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience ideally in a carpentry/joinery role.
• Proven craftsmanship and joinery knowledge with a keen eye for detail.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational abilities with a process-driven mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting plans: Studying blueprints, drawings, and customer specifications to understand project requirements.
• Problem-solving: Identifying and resolving production or workflow issues promptly and efficiently.
• Material selection: Choosing appropriate wood types, veneers, and other materials based on project needs and budget.
• Cutting and shaping wood: Operating power tools such as table saws, jointers, and CNC routers to accurately cut and shape wood components.
• Joinery craftsmanship: Creating precise joints, including mortise and tenon, dowels, and other traditional joinery methods.
• Assembly: Constructing cabinetry and furniture to a high standard using appropriate fixings, joinery techniques, and adhesives.
• Finishing: Sanding, staining, painting, and applying finishes to achieve desired aesthetics and durability.
• Installation: Installing completed joinery on-site, ensuring proper alignment and functionality.
• Quality control: Inspecting work at all stages to maintain exceptional standards and correcting imperfections where necessary.
• Personal performance: Managing individual targets while supporting team goals.
• Attending team meetings.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Table saws

Jointers

CNC routers

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Role Title: Carpenter/Joiner

Based to the South West of Norwich, own transport essential, unless locally based to Wymondham, Norfolk.

Pay rates based on experience - Permanent role.

Mon to Fri (Apply online only) (With some flexibility & optional overtime as required)

Our client based to the South West of Norwich are a family-run joinery business dedicated to creating bespoke, beautiful, and functional, they operate out of their own large purpose built manufacturing facility, which includes a design studio, machine shop, assembly area, and spray booths. They are a growing team that are seeking a carpenter/joiner who will add skills and experience to this role.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting plans: Studying blueprints, drawings, and customer specifications to understand project requirements.
• Problem-solving: Identifying and resolving production or workflow issues promptly and efficiently.
• Material selection: Choosing appropriate wood types, veneers, and other materials based on project needs and budget.
• Cutting and shaping wood: Operating power tools such as table saws, jointers, and CNC routers to accurately cut and shape wood components.
• Joinery craftsmanship: Creating precise joints, including mortise and tenon, dowels, and other traditional joinery methods.
• Assembly: Constructing cabinetry and furniture to a high standard using appropriate fixings, joinery techniques, and adhesives.
• Finishing: Sanding, staining, painting, and applying finishes to achieve desired aesthetics and durability.
• Installation: Installing completed joinery on-site, ensuring proper alignment and functionality.
• Quality control: Inspecting work at all stages to maintain exceptional standards and correcting imperfections where necessary.
• Personal performance: Managing individual targets while supporting team goals.
• Attending team meetings.

Required Skills for a Carpenter/Joiner Role:

• Minimum 5 years' experience ideally in a carpentry/joinery role.
• Proven craftsmanship and joinery knowledge with a keen eye for detail.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational abilities with a process-driven mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Familiarity with woodworking machinery, hand tools, and power tools, used safely and responsibly.
• Ability to follow direction while also working independently and collaboratively.
• Capability to build and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• Willingness to adapt, multitask, and manage workloads in a dynamic environment.

As a growing business, we continually review and enhance the benefits we offer our team. Currently, our package includes:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown)
• Company pension scheme
• Company healthcare*
• Death in Service scheme*
• Training and development opportunities
• Permanent role based in Norfolk factory
• Reporting directly to the Production Manager

*Death In Service scheme and Company Healthcare are applicable after successful completion of the probation period.

**Fitness and wellbeing membership to the company's selected provider is applicable after successful completion of the probation period.

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Personal Attributes:

• Self-driven, proactive, and reliable
• Adaptable and comfortable with variety and change
• Inquisitive mindset with a willingness to learn
• Honest, trustworthy, and dependable
• Persistent, hard-working, and motivated
• Open to feedback and new ideas
• Clear and confident communicator
• Able to work with humility and respect
• Quick learner with strong determination
• Positive attitude and a good sense of humour

Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries.