Senior Joiner / Bench Joiner

YCR Recruitment; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

YCR Recruitment is seeking a Senior Joiner / Bench Joiner for an established joinery workshop in Kent. The role focuses on bench joinery, CNC operations, and milling, with potential spray shop support. You will join a small team and lead technically, bringing strong workshop knowledge.

This opportunity requires hands-on experience, reliability, and the ability to work independently in a busy environment. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Strong joinery/workshop experience.
• Bench joinery experience required.
• CNC and machinery experience preferred.
• City & Guilds qualification for under-30s or time-served experience considered for over-30s.

Responsibilities

• Bench joinery and workshop duties.
• Operate CNC machinery, beam saws, milling and veneering.
• Potential to support spray shop as needed.
• Work independently within a busy workshop.

Skills

Joinery experience

Bench joinery

Time-served experience

Hands-on

Reliable

Education

City & Guilds

Tools

Beam saws

Milling machines

Veneering equipment

CNC machinery

Job description

Job Description:
Senior Joiner / Bench Joiner

Location: Kent

Salary: £15–£20 per hour

Hours: 39 hours per week — Monday to Thursday 8am–4:30pm, Friday 8am–3:30pm

We are looking for an experienced Senior Joiner / Bench Joiner to join a busy joinery workshop in Kent.

The role will involve a variety of hands-on workshop duties, including bench joinery, CNC machinery, beam saws, milling and veneering. There may also be opportunities to support within the spray shop, so an experienced all-round joiner is ideal.

You will be joining an existing team with an apprentice and two junior members, so we are looking for someone senior who can work independently and bring strong technical knowledge to the workshop.

Requirements:

• Strong joinery/workshop experience
• Bench joinery experience
• CNC and machinery experience preferred
• City & Guilds for candidates under 30
• Time-served experience considered for candidates over 30
• Reliable and hands-on approach

Immediate opportunity available for the right candidate.

Application question(s):

• How many years of joinery experience do you have?
• Are you City & Guilds qualified or time-served?
• Do you have hands-on bench joinery experience?
• Do you have experience using CNC machinery, beam saws or milling machines?
• Do you have experience working in a busy joinery workshop?

Work Location: In person