Bench Hand Joiner

Posting date:	09 July 2025
Salary:	£27,000 to £34,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 August 2025
Location:	NG17 8DB
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Thorn Baker Recruitment
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	161744-1121

Summary

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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