Joinery & Laminate Production Operative

Hippo Staffing Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing staffing agency in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Joinery / Laminate Production Operative to join a busy manufacturing workshop. This role involves operating joinery machinery, bench work, and manufacturing high-quality furniture components. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in woodworking, laminates, and joinery machinery, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards. This position offers a practical, workshop-based experience with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery such as beam saws, CNC routers, and edge banders.
• Strong bench skills including bench joinery, cabinet making, and laminate fabrication.
• Good material knowledge and ability to work as part of a production team.

Responsibilities

• Operating joinery machinery including beam saws, CNC machines, edge banders, and postforming equipment.
• Manufacturing components for furniture, shopfitting, and fit-out projects.
• Reading and working from technical drawings and cutting lists.

Skills

Operating joinery machinery

Bench joinery

Cabinet making

Laminate fabrication

Attention to detail

Tools

Beam saws

CNC routers

Edge banders

Job description

Overview

Role Overview - Joinery / Laminate Production Operative. We are seeking an experienced Joinery / Laminate Production Operative to join a busy manufacturing workshop. This role would suit a hands-on individual with a background in woodworking, laminates, and joinery machinery, capable of working across multiple stages of production. The successful candidate will have experience operating machinery such as beam saws, CNC routers, and edge banders, along with strong bench skills including bench joinery, cabinet making, and laminate fabrication. You will be involved in the manufacture of high-quality furniture, cabinets, and fit-out components, working from drawings and specifications to meet production deadlines. This is a practical, workshop-based role requiring attention to detail, good material knowledge, and the ability to work as part of a production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating joinery machinery including beam saws, CNC machines, edge banders, and postforming equipment
• Bench work including bench joinery, cabinet making, and laminate fabrication
• Manufacturing components for furniture, shopfitting, and fit-out projects
• Working with laminates, boards, and associated materials
• Reading and working from technical drawings and cutting lists
• Maintaining quality standards and safe working practices
• Supporting production flow as a multi-skilled operative

Ideal Background

• Experience as a Bench Joiner, Cabinet Maker, CNC Operator, Shopfitter, or Production Operative (Joinery/Laminates)
• Strong knowledge of woodworking and joinery processes
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced workshop environment
• Good attention to detail and pride in workmanship