Senior Joiner / Bench Joiner

Bench Hand Joiner Location: Kent Salary: £15ph to £20ph  Hours: Mon - Thur (8 am to 4:30 pm) Fri (8 am to 3:30 pm) An established and busy joinery business is looking for an experienced Bench Joiner to join its  workshop team in Kent. The business specialises in high-quality joinery manufacturing and works across a range of bespoke  and commercial joinery projects. The workshop operates with a skilled team and uses a range of  modern and traditional woodworking machinery and manufacturing techniques. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced joiner to join an established workshop, take on a  senior position within the team and use their technical knowledge to support the production of high quality joinery. The Role You will be responsible for carrying out a range of bench joinery and workshop duties, producing  high-quality work to drawings and specifications and ensuring projects are completed accurately and  efficiently. You will work alongside an apprentice and two junior members of the workshop team, so the role  would suit someone who is confident working independently, has strong technical knowledge and  can provide guidance and support to less experienced colleagues. Carry out high-quality bench joinery and general workshop joinery. Read and interpret technical drawings, plans and specifications. Measure, mark out, cut, shape and assemble timber and sheet materials. Set up and operate a range of woodworking machinery. Operate CNC machinery where required. Use beam saws, milling machines and other workshop machinery. Carry out machining and preparation of components for assembly. Undertake veneering and other specialist joinery processes. Assemble bespoke and standard joinery components to a high standard. Inspect finished work to ensure accuracy, quality and attention to detail. Work to production schedules and meet agreed deadlines. Assist with spray shop duties when required. Identify and resolve technical or production issues within the workshop. Work independently while contributing effectively to the wider workshop team. Provide practical support and technical guidance to apprentices and junior members of the team. Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment. Follow all workshop health and safety procedures. Maintain machinery, tools and equipment to a high standard. Work closely with colleagues to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to specification. The Ideal Candidate We’re looking for an experienced Senior Joiner / Bench Joiner with a strong background in  workshop joinery. This is a hands-on role, so practical experience and a good understanding  of joinery manufacturing are essential. The successful candidate will have: Strong experience working within a joinery or woodworking workshop. Proven hands-on bench joinery experience. Experience producing high-quality bespoke or commercial joinery. Strong knowledge of timber, sheet materials and joinery manufacturing processes. Experience operating woodworking machinery. Experience using CNC machinery is highly desirable. Experience using beam saws and milling machines would be advantageous. Experience with veneering would be beneficial. Spray shop experience would be advantageous. The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. Strong measuring, marking-out and machining skills. Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work. The ability to work independently and use your own initiative. Good problem-solving skills and a practical approach to resolving workshop issues. Experience working alongside or supporting apprentices and junior team members would be beneficial. A reliable, hardworking and hands-on approach. Good understanding of workshop health and safety. City & Guilds or relevant joinery qualification (Time-served joinery experience will be considered) Most importantly, a desire to build a long-term career with an established and busy joinery business. We’re looking for someone who is technically skilled, reliable and takes pride in producing  high-quality joinery. You’ll be joining an established workshop team where your experience  and knowledge will be valued, with the opportunity to take on a senior position and support  the development of more junior members of the team Apply Now If you’re an experienced Bench Hand Joiner looking for your next move at a successful, thriving business, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Send your CV in confidence to the team at YCR, and one of our experienced consultants will be in touch to discuss the role, the business, and the next steps