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Position: Bench Hand Joiner
Location: Leicester
Salary: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour
Shift: 7:30am to 4:30pm Mon to Thu, 07:30am to 13:30pm on Fri

Benefits

A stable, long-term position within a well-established manufacturing environment.

Opportunities to work on varied and interesting joinery projects.

Supportive team culture with room to grow your craft.

Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and workplace benefits

About the Company

Experts in bespoke timber doors and joinery solutions made from solid core timber, all manufacturing is undertaken in their UK workshop.

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled Bench Hand Joiner who takes pride in proper craft. Someone who understands the value of traditional methods while working confidently with modern machinery and production demands. You'll be responsible for producing high-quality joinery components from start to finish, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and solid workmanship on every job.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacture high-quality timber components including doors, frames, cabinets, and bespoke joinery.

Read and interpret technical drawings with accuracy.

Select, measure, mark out, cut, and assemble materials using both hand tools and woodworking machinery.

Work with hardwood, softwood, sheet materials, and veneers as required.

Ensure all finished products meet specification, quality standards, and tolerance requirements.

Carry out repairs, adjustments, or modifications as needed.

Maintain a clean, organised, and safe bench area.

Work closely with production leaders to meet daily and weekly schedules.

Follow all site health & safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment.

About You

Previous experience as a Bench Hand Joiner or similar workshop-based joinery role.

Strong understanding of traditional joinery techniques and modern manufacturing practices.

Confident using saws, planers, spindle moulders, sanders, and other common woodworking machinery.

Ability to produce accurate, high-quality work under reasonable time pressures.

Excellent attention to detail and a steady, methodical approach.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider workshop team.

Experience with fire doors or bespoke joinery is a bonus but not essential.

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