Joiner

Gi Group UK; Coalville; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group UK is seeking a skilled JOINER / Pattern Maker for our workshop in Leicester (Cebastone). You will produce high-quality wooden moulds and patterns used for materials such as concrete, interpret drawings and CAD data, and work to tight tolerances.

The role includes reading drawings, building moulds, measuring accurately and liaising with designers and contractors. Working hours start 08:00-16:00, with progression to 06:00-14:00, Monday to Friday, and 25 days holiday + BH.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a JOINER / workshop joiner / wood machinist / pattern maker
• Strong drawing interpretation skills (sketches/CAD outputs)
• High attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
• Confidence using woodworking machinery and hand tools safely

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret sketches, drawings and CAD data to determine pattern/mould specifications
• Build wooden patterns and moulds, allowing for shrinkage/draft where required
• Measure, mark out and cut materials accurately using layout and measurement tools
• Assemble components using fasteners, glue and dowels to create completed moulds
• Use workshop machinery alongside traditional joinery/woodworking tools
• Complete quality checks to ensure finished moulds meet specification
• Maintain tools/equipment and work safely to site standards
• Liaise with designers, customers and contractors to confirm requirements

Job description

JOINER

Location: Cebastone, Leicester

Salary: 32,195.10 + overtime

Working Pattern: Days: Mon-Fri 6am - 2pm

Are you a skilled JOINER or Pattern Moulder looking for a stable, long-term role with great hours, strong overtime rates and a specialist workshop environment? We're recruiting a JOINER to produce high-quality wooden moulds and patterns used for materials such as concrete to be poured into. If you enjoy precision work, interpreting drawings and building to tight tolerances, this JOINER / Pattern Maker opportunity could be ideal.

The role (what you'll be doing)

As a JOINER / Pattern Maker, you will:

• Read and interpret sketches, drawings and CAD data to determine pattern/mould specifications
• Build wooden patterns and moulds, allowing for shrinkage/draft where required
• Measure, mark out and cut materials accurately using layout and measurement tools
• Assemble components using fasteners, glue and dowels to create completed moulds
• Use workshop machinery alongside traditional joinery/woodworking tools
• Complete quality checks to ensure finished moulds meet specification
• Maintain tools/equipment and work safely to site standards
• Liaise with designers, customers and contractors to confirm requirements

Pay, hours & benefits

• Salary: 32,195.10 per year ( 15.38/hr)
• Hours: 08:00-16:00 until signed off as competent, then 06:00-14:00
• Days: Monday-Friday
• Overtime: paid at a flat 1.5x (all hours/days, including Sundays)
• Typically 6 hours on Sundays most weeks + occasional weekday OT
• Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays
• PPE: supplied on site
• Shutdown: 2-week Christmas shutdown

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a JOINER / workshop joiner / wood machinist / pattern maker
• Strong drawing interpretation skills (sketches/CAD outputs)
• High attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
• Confidence using woodworking machinery and hand tools safely

Location: Cebastone, Leicester

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