Bench Joiner

My client is a specialist manufacturer of solid surface products, working with materials including Corian, HIMACS, Krion and other premium surfaces.

Due to continued growth in their business, they are seeking for skilled bench joiners, cabinet makers or bespoke furniture makers who would like to develop their careers and train as specialist solid surface fabricators.
You do not need previous experience working with solid surface materials. They are looking for people who already have strong practical skills, take pride in their workmanship and are comfortable working within a busy manufacturing environment. Full training will be provided by our experienced team.

THE ROLE:
You will initially work alongside experienced solid surface fabricators, learning how to manufacture bespoke worktops, reception desks, washroom products, healthcare surfaces and other specialist items.

Your training will include:
* Reading and working from technical drawings.
* Cutting and machining solid surface materials.
* Forming and assembling components.
* Creating seamless joints and edge details.
* Fabricating sinks, upstands and specialist features.
* Sanding, finishing and polishing completed products.
* Checking finished work against drawings and quality standards.
* Using routers, saws, CNC equipment and other workshop machinery safely.

Experience they are looking for::
* Bench joiner.
* Cabinet maker.
* Bespoke furniture maker.
* Kitchen or bedroom furniture manufacturer.
* Shopfitting joiner.
* Exhibition or display manufacturer.
* CNC woodworking operative.
* Previous solid surface experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Applicants should be able to:
* Read and understand workshop drawings.
* Measure and work accurately.
* Use hand tools, routers and workshop machinery safely.
* Produce work to a consistently high standard.
* Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
* Maintain a clean and organised working area.
* Demonstrate good attendance, reliability and timekeeping.

What they offer as a business:
* Full paid training in solid surface fabrication.
* Permanent, secure employment.
* Competitive pay based on existing experience.
* Pay review following successful completion of training.
* Regular overtime, paid at time and a half.
* Company pension.
* On-site parking.
* Career progression within a specialist manufacturing business.
* The opportunity to work on varied and interesting projects across the UK.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm Friday 7.30am to 1.30pm, overtime is available and paid at 1.5


THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.