Senior Bench Hand Joiner

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Smisby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance (optical &amp

Contributory pension

Onsite parking

Permanent contract

Career progression

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Leicestershire is seeking a Senior Bench Hand Joiner to lead a small team and continue producing high-quality bespoke furniture. This hands-on senior role oversees four joiners, allocates workloads, and coordinates day-to-day workshop operations.

The ideal candidate has strong woodworking and joinery skills, can read drawings, commit to deadlines, and maintain high workmanship standards while mentoring others.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bench Hand Joiner, Furniture Joiner or Cabinet Maker.
• Strong practical woodworking and joinery skills.
• Experience leading, supervising or mentoring other joiners is desirable.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate a team of four joiners.
• Allocate daily workloads and monitor progress.
• Lead by example and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Manufacture, assemble and finish bespoke furniture to a high standard.
• Read and work accurately from technical drawings and specifications.
• Measure, cut and shape timber and other materials using hand tools, power tools and machinery.
• Carry out quality checks throughout the production process.
• Provide practical guidance, support and mentoring to team members.
• Identify and resolve production or quality issues.
• Liaise with management regarding workload, materials and deadlines.
• Ensure safe working practices and workshop procedures are followed.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop.
• Assist with material handling and general workshop duties where required.

Skills

Bench Hand Joiner

Woodworking skills

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Time management

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Punctuality

Hands-on production

Job description

Job Title: Senior Bench Hand Joiner

Location: Leicestershire, LE65

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm

Benefits

• £42,000 - £45,000 per annum
• Permanent position
• Private health insurance after successful completion of probation, including optical and dental cover
• Contributory pension
• Free onsite parking
• Monday - Friday working hours
• Opportunity to progress within a successful bespoke furniture business

About the Company

A leading bespoke furniture workshop producing high-quality, tailor-made products for homes. With a strong reputation for precision, craftsmanship and attention to detail, the company combines traditional joinery skills with a modern, professional workshop environment.

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Bench Hand Joiner to join a leading bespoke furniture workshop in Leicestershire.

This is a hands-on senior position where you will continue to produce high-quality bespoke furniture while overseeing a team of four joiners and helping to coordinate the day-to-day running of the workshop. You will be responsible for allocating workloads, monitoring progress, maintaining high standards of workmanship, and supporting the team to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced joiner looking to take the next step into a senior or team-leading role.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate a team of four joiners.
• Allocate daily workloads and monitor progress.
• Lead by example and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Manufacture, assemble and finish bespoke furniture to a high standard.
• Read and work accurately from technical drawings and specifications.
• Measure, cut and shape timber and other materials using hand tools, power tools and machinery.
• Carry out quality checks throughout the production process.
• Provide practical guidance, support and mentoring to team members.
• Identify and resolve production or quality issues.
• Liaise with management regarding workload, materials and deadlines.
• Ensure safe working practices and workshop procedures are followed.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop.
• Assist with material handling and general workshop duties where required.

About You

• Proven experience as a Bench Hand Joiner, Furniture Joiner, Cabinet Maker or similar.
• Strong practical woodworking and joinery skills.
• Experience leading, supervising or mentoring other joiners is desirable.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in your workmanship.
• Organised and able to manage workloads and deadlines.
• Good communication skills and a positive approach to teamwork.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Strong understanding of workshop health and safety.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on production environment.
• Able to take responsibility and lead by example.