Job Title: Bench Hand Joiner – Permanent Full-Time
Location: Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Salary: £27,000 – £34,000 per year (depending on experience)
Schedule: Monday to Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Overtime: Optional Saturdays paid at time and a half
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview

We are a busy and well-established bespoke joinery workshop in Kirkby-in-Ashfield looking for an experienced Bench Hand Joiner to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a hands-on role working on custom joinery projects for commercial interiors, including bars, restaurants, retail spaces, and office fit-outs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble bespoke joinery items from workshop drawings and CAD plans

• Work with materials such as MDF, plywood, solid hardwoods, laminates, and veneered boards

• Use hand tools, cordless drills, routers, saws, and other woodworking tools accurately and safely

• Follow detailed joinery drawings and technical specifications

• Produce high-quality items such as counters, cabinets, wall panelling, feature walls, and interior furniture

• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow health and safety procedures at all times

• Work independently or as part of a team to meet production deadlines

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Bench Joiner, Bench Hand Joiner, or Cabinet Maker

• Able to read and interpret technical joinery drawings

• Strong woodworking skills and experience working with both hand tools and power tools

• Knowledge of furniture assembly, carcass construction, veneering, and edge banding

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality workmanship

• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to manage time effectively

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery or equivalent qualification is desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £27,000 – £34,000 per year

• Overtime available (Saturdays paid at time and a half)

• Permanent position in a stable and growing company

• Opportunity to work on high-end commercial and bespoke joinery projects

• Supportive team environment

• Immediate start available

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Bench Hand Joiner looking for a permanent role in a dynamic workshop, apply now with your CV and details of relevant experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,000.00 – £34,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person – Kirkby-in-Ashfield, NG17

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