Job description

Job Title: Bench Joiner – Restaurant Bars & Kitchens
Location: Huddersfield, HD9
Rate: £23.00 per hour
Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking an experienced Bench Joiner for an immediate start in Huddersfield (HD9). This role involves workshop-based joinery, focusing on the production of restaurant bars, kitchen units, counters, and custom interior fittings. Ideal for someone confident with machine operation and bespoke fit-out components.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing bespoke bar counters, kitchen furniture, and restaurant fittings from timber and panel products
Working from detailed drawings, cutting lists, and CAD specifications
Operating standard woodworking machinery (saws, edgebanders, routers, spindle moulders, planers, etc.)
Assembly and finishing of components to high-quality standards
Ensuring precise measurements, alignment, and detailing of all joinery elements
Working collaboratively with the production team to meet project deadlines
Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Bench Joiner, ideally with hospitality/bar/kitchen fit-out experience
Skilled in operating a wide range of woodworking machinery and using hand tools
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and cutting lists accurately
Excellent craftsmanship and eye for detail
Own tools and PPE (machinery training/certification preferred)
Positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic