Joiner

Morson Talent; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Talent is seeking a skilled joiner for a Devonport dockyard workshop, producing high-quality joinery to exacting standards. You will perform bench joinery tasks, read drawings, measure precisely, and work with timber, ensuring safe operation of machinery.

The role suits time-served joiners or those with solid workshop experience. They emphasize quality workmanship, independence, and teamwork within a busy factory environment, offering competitive hourly rates and a path to develop craft

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Joinery or Carpentry or equivalent.
• Experience in joinery workshop or factory environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and mark out.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general bench joinery and woodworking tasks.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Accurately measure and mark out dimensions.
• Work with hardwoods, softwoods and plywood.
• Operate woodworking machinery safely and efficiently.

Skills

Bench joinery

Reading drawings

Measuring & marking-out

Timber handling

Machinery operation

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Joinery or Carpentry

Tools

Routers

Trimmers

Biscuit joiners

Chop saws

Rack saws

Band saws

Milling machines

Job description

Are you a skilled Joiner with a passion for precision craftsmanship and quality woodworking? We are looking for a motivated, hands-on individual to join our clients workshop team in Devonport dockyard, helping to produce high-quality joinery to exacting standards.

Whether you are an experienced, time-served joiner or someone with solid workshop experience looking to develop your skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Role

Working within a busy, factory-based workshop, you will carry out a variety of bench joinery tasks, working with different timber materials and using a range of woodworking machinery and tools to produce quality components and finished products.

Your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out general bench joinery and woodworking tasks.

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

Accurately measuring, marking out and calculating dimensions.

Working with hardwoods, softwoods and plywood.

Operating portable and fixed woodworking machinery safely and efficiently.

Using routers, trimmers, biscuit joiners, chop saws, rack saws, band saws and various milling machines.

Maintaining high standards of workmanship, accuracy and attention to detail.

Working independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

What We are Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

An NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in Joinery or Carpentry.

Previous experience in a joinery workshop or similar factory-based environment.

The ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

Good measuring, marking-out and calculation skills.

Experience working with a variety of timber and sheet materials.

A practical, proactive approach and a commitment to producing quality work.

The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.

Milling experience and time-served joinery experience would be an advantage, but are not essential. Experience with the machinery listed above is desirable, and training can be provided where needed.

Pay Rates

We offer competitive hourly rates, with different rates available depending on your employment arrangement, length of service and shift pattern.

PAYE rates:

Standard rate: £20.22 per hour.

Overtime rate: £20.22 per hour.

Pre-12-week backshift rate (25% shift allowance): £25.28 per hour.

Post-12-week day/backshift rate (18% shift allowance): £23.86 per hour.

Pre-12-week standard rate: £25.67 per hour.

Pre-12-week overtime rate: £26.06 per hour.

Pre-12-week backshift rate (25% shift allowance): £32.19 per hour.

Post-12-week standard rate: £26.25 per hour.

Post-12-week overtime rate: £26.63 per hour.

Post-12-week day/backshift rate (18% shift allowance): £31.04 per hour.

Travel allowance: Additional travel payments are available on standard hours only, up to 35 hours per week, depending on the distance travelled.

Travelling (36–80 miles): £4.00 per hour PAYE or £4.55 per hour Umbrella.

National (81–450 miles): £5.00 per hour PAYE or £5.69 per hour Umbrella.

National Plus (450+ miles): £6.00 per hour PAYE or £6.83 per hour Umbrella.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to put your joinery skills to use in a practical workshop environment, work with a variety of materials and equipment, and continue developing your expertise alongside a team focused on quality workmanship.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy hands-on craftsmanship and have an eye for detail, we would love to hear from you!