Joinery Production Planner

Recruitment Helpline Ltd; Wickford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established joinery company based in Wickford is seeking a Joinery Production Planner Trainee or Experienced individual. This full-time role offers training to enhance skills in technical drawing and material optimisation. Candidates should hold at least an NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry & Joinery. The salary ranges from £12 to £17 per hour, depending on experience, with benefits including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Full training in technical drawing interpretation

Career path into joinery production planning

25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 (or higher) in Carpentry & Joinery.
• Good numeracy skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Basic computer skills are required, but training will be provided.
• Ability to read technical drawings is crucial, training will be given.
• Organised and methodical approach to work is important.

Responsibilities

• Interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Produce accurate cutting sheets for production.
• Ensure materials are optimised for minimal waste.
• Liaise with the workshop team to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy skills

Organisational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry & Joinery

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity for a Joinery Production Planner Trainee or Experienced to join a well-established company. This is a Full-Time, Permanent role with training provided where required.

Trainee Salary: £12.00 - £14.00 per hour, depending on experience (with progression opportunities).

Experienced Salary: £14.00 - £17.00 per hour, depending on experience (with progression opportunities).

Location: Wickford, Essex, SS11.

Schedule: Monday – Friday (Office Based 45 Hours Per Week).

About The Company

They have been successfully trading for over 25 years, bringing high quality joinery to the trade. They pride themselves on crafting premium, high-end furniture—from wardrobes and doors to reception desks and cabinetry—using MDF, solid timber, and veneer products.

The company has worked on some of London’s most iconic buildings including:

• No1 Blackfriars
• The Ivy London
• One Nine Elms

The company is looking for an organised, detail-oriented Joinery Production Planner with an NVQ Level 2 (or higher) in Carpentry & Joinery to join their office-based production team.

The ideal candidate will be experienced within bench joinery and progress their career; no prior office experience is required as the company will provide full training in technical drawing interpretation and cutting list production.

About The Role

• Interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Produce accurate cutting sheets for production
• Ensure materials are optimised for minimal waste
• Liaise with the workshop team to ensure smooth workflow

As a Trainee Production Planner, you'll learn

• How to read and interpret technical joinery drawings
• Creating accurate cutting lists and material schedules
• Optimising material usage to minimise waste
• Using industry software (training provided)
• Liaising between designers and the workshop team

Candidate Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 (or higher) in Carpentry & Joinery (essential)
• Good numeracy skills and attention to detail
• Basic computer skills (full software training provided)
• Ability to read technical drawings (training given)
• Organised and methodical approach to work

Benefits

• Earn while you learn (£12-£14/hour)
• Full training in technical drawing interpretation
• Career path into joinery production planning
• Regular working hours: Mon-Fri, 7am-4:30pm
• Modern office environment
• 25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown
• On-site parking & pension scheme

If you feel that you have the relevant skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.