At a Glance
- Tasks: Craft bespoke joinery components and work on exciting projects.
- Company: Established manufacturer specialising in bespoke POS units and joinery solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Long-term position with opportunities for career development.
- Why this job: Join a creative environment where your craftsmanship can shine and grow.
- Qualifications: Experience in joinery and confidence with woodworking machinery required.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 16 £ per hour.
Location: LE12 (commutable from Markfield, Coalville, Loughborough)
Salary: £16.00 per hour
Shift: 7:30am to 4:30pm Mon to Thu, 07:30am to 12:30pm 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 POS units and joinery solutions 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 POS units, 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 MDF, 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.
Apply
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Bench Hand Joiner in Markfield employer: Optima UK
Join a well-established manufacturing company in LE12, where your skills as a Bench Hand Joiner will be valued and nurtured. Enjoy a supportive team culture that encourages craftsmanship and offers opportunities for personal growth, alongside competitive pay and benefits. With varied and interesting projects, you'll find meaningful work in a stable environment that prioritises quality and safety.
