Bench Joiner

Unusual Projects Ltd; Winfield Township (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Unusual Projects undertake a wide range of bespoke, creative projects predominately in the museums, heritage, science centre and arts sector. The position requires a minimum of 5 years experience within a similar area and market.

Our Joiner needs to be methodical, well organised with excellent attention to detail and expert knowledge of manufacturing materials, promote health & safety, have high quality standards and the ability to read from drawings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar joinery area or market.
• Must be methodical, well organised and have excellent attention to detail.
• Willingness to undertake site work and travel as required (UK & abroad).

Responsibilities

• Report to the Head Joiner and support the production programme.
• Work to the hours and programme set by Operations Manager.
• Undertake site works, including travel away from home when needed.
• Identify and report on changes affecting costs or programme.
• Build joinery exhibits, including manufacture and testing of prototypes.
• Ensure exhibits meet high quality standards and comply with health & safety.

Skills

Read detailed drawings

Attention to detail

Health & Safety

Team player

Problem solving

Tools

Woodworking machinery

Job description

Unusual Projects undertake a wide range of bespoke, creative projects predominately in the museums, heritage, science centre and arts sector. The position requires a minimum of 5 years experience within a similar area and market. Our Joiner needs to be methodical, well organised with excellent attention to detail and expert knowledge of manufacturing materials, promote health & safety, have high quality standards and the ability to read from drawings.

In your role as Bench Joiner you will, in no particular order:

• Report and provide support to the Head Joiner
• Work to the hours and programme supplied by the Operations Manager
• Undertake works on site, which may require travel away from home
• Identify and report to the Operations Manager areas of change throughout the project which may affect costs and programme
• The build of Joinery exhibits including the manufacture and testing of prototypes.
• Ensure the exhibit meets Unusual Projects high quality standards
• Diligent approach to Health & Safety
• Ensure the housekeeping standards are maintained and that waste is controlled and disposed of properly

As An Joiner With Unusual Projects You Will Need

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to undertake site work both in the UK and Abroad
• Ability to read detailed drawings and plans
• Previous experience working in a busy workshop with excellent knowledge of most Woodworking Machinery and equipment
• Knowledge of different materials including most sheet products/laminates/hard woods/Solid Surface and adhesives
• The ability to solve problems and make decisions using your own initiative
• Be efficient, detail and quality minded, hardworking, flexible and responsible with a positive working attitude
• Commercially minded throughout the exhibit build
• Be a team player – support all departments in a collaborative manner
• Ability to work to programme and deadlines
• A full UK driving licence

Working Hours

• 0830 – 1730 Monday to Friday (40 pw)
• Core Hours 0900 – 1600
• Breaks 1030 & 1500 Paid (15 mins)
• 1230 Unpaid (30 mins)

Holiday

• Year One – 22 Days
• Start of Year Two – 25 Days
• End of Year Five– 28 Days

Location

Unit G10, Elvington Industrial Estate, Elvington, York YO41 4AR