Workshop Joiner
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
Salary: up to £16.83 p/h
Job Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
Overview
NXT Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Workshop Joiner to join an established manufacturing business based in Carlisle.
This is a hands-on workshop position where you'll be responsible for producing and assembling high-quality wooden components to detailed specifications.
You'll work with a range of woodworking machinery, hand tools and equipment, interpreting technical drawings and ensuring components are manufactured accurately and to a consistently high standard.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Joiner who enjoys working in a workshop environment and takes pride in the quality of their work.
Key Responsibilities
- Manufacture and assemble wooden components to detailed specifications
- Operate a range of woodworking machinery and workshop equipment
- Use hand and power tools safely and effectively
- Read and interpret technical and engineering drawings
- Accurately measure and mark out materials and components
- Use jigs, templates and other equipment to ensure consistent and accurate production
- Carry out quality checks throughout the manufacturing process
- Identify and resolve issues to maintain quality and accuracy
- Maintain tools, machinery and equipment in good working order
- Keep the workshop clean, organised and safe
- Work closely with colleagues to meet production requirements
- Support other areas of the business when required
- Work overtime when necessary to meet business demands
About You
We're looking for an experienced Joiner with a strong practical background and a genuine pride in producing quality work.
You'll ideally have experience working within a joinery workshop, manufacturing environment or similar setting and be confident using a range of woodworking machinery and hand tools.
You'll need to be comfortable working from drawings, working accurately and taking responsibility for the quality of your own work.
you'll ideally have:
- Previous experience working as a Joiner in a workshop or manufacturing environment
- Good knowledge of woodworking machinery and hand tools
- The ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- A practical and methodical approach to your work
- Good problem-solving skills
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good timekeeping and reliability
- A flexible approach to supporting the wider production team
- A strong commitment to health and safety
A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Carpentry & Joinery, or equivalent experience, would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
- Workshop-based role
- Varied and hands-on work
- Opportunity to develop your skills
- Supportive working environment
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