Bench Joiner – Timber Frame Manufacturing – NG17

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Bench Joiner to join our client, a FTSE 250 five-star homebuilder operating across England, Scotland and Wales.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous joinery, woodworking, timber manufacturing or bench joinery experience to join a well-established business in a factory-based role.

As a Bench Joiner, you will be responsible for manufacturing high-quality timber components, including internal door frames, internal window frames and other timber frame components. You will work from technical drawings and use a range of hand tools, air tools, power tools and machinery to produce accurate components ready for use within the timber frame manufacturing process.

Job Details

Location: NG17
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour, plus 50p attendance allowance
Total Pay: £14.50 per hour, including attendance allowance
Role Type: Factory / plant-based role

Key Responsibilities

As a Bench Joiner, your duties will include:

• Manufacturing timber components, including internal door frames, internal window frames and other timber frame parts
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and plans
• Cutting, shaping and assembling timber to exact specifications
• Using hand tools, air tools, power tools and machinery safely and effectively
• Preparing timber components for semi-automated machine installation
• Checking finished products to ensure they meet required quality standards
• Working closely with machine operators, designers and technical teams
• Supporting the timely manufacture of sub-assembly components
• Helping to prevent machine downtime by ensuring components are completed on time
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation
• Following all Environmental, Health and Safety procedures at all times

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in bench joinery, carpentry, woodworking, timber manufacturing or a similar role
• Strong attention to detail and excellent quality standards
• A methodical and organised approach to work
• The ability to read and work from technical drawings
• Experience using hand tools, air tools and power tools
• A positive attitude and willingness to support other team members
• The ability to work in a fast-moving manufacturing environment
• Good computer literacy
• Flexibility with day-to-day duties

Please note, this role is subject to basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a leading national homebuilder in a stable, Monday-to-Friday role. You will be working as part of a skilled manufacturing team, producing high-quality timber components used within the construction of timber frames.

For further information, please call our team on 0115 9838600.