Carpenter / Joiner

Description

Role Title: Carpenter/Joiner

Based to the South West of Norwich, own transport essential, unless locally based to Wymondham, Norfolk.

Pay rates based on experience - Permanent role.

Mon to Fri (Apply online only) (With some flexibility & optional overtime as required)

Our client based to the South West of Norwich are a family-run joinery business dedicated to creating bespoke, beautiful, and functional, they operate out of their own large purpose built manufacturing facility, which includes a design studio, machine shop, assembly area, and spray booths. They are a growing team that are seeking a carpenter/joiner who will add skills and experience to this role.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The role encompasses the following key areas:

Reading and interpreting plans: Studying blueprints, drawings, and customer specifications to understand project requirements.

Problem-solving: Identifying and resolving production or workflow issues promptly and efficiently.

Material selection: Choosing appropriate wood types, veneers, and other materials based on project needs and budget.

Cutting and shaping wood: Operating power tools such as table saws, jointers, and CNC routers to accurately cut and shape wood components.

Joinery craftsmanship: Creating precise joints, including mortise and tenon, dowels, and other traditional joinery methods.

Assembly: Constructing cabinetry and furniture to a high standard using appropriate fixings, joinery techniques, and adhesives.

Finishing: Sanding, staining, painting, and applying finishes to achieve desired aesthetics and durability.

Installation: Installing completed joinery on-site, ensuring proper alignment and functionality.

Quality control: Inspecting work at all stages to maintain exceptional standards and correcting imperfections where necessary.

Personal performance: Managing individual targets while supporting team goals.

Attending team meetings.

Required Skills for a Carpenter/Joiner Role:

To excel in this role, candidates must possess strong technical expertise, a proactive approach, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

- Minimum 5 years’ experience ideally in a carpentry/joinery role.

- Proven craftsmanship and joinery knowledge with a keen eye for detail.

- Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.

- Strong organisational abilities with a process-driven mindset.

- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.

- Familiarity with woodworking machinery, hand tools, and power tools, used safely and responsibly.

- Ability to follow direction while also working independently and collaboratively.

- Capability to build and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally.

- Willingness to adapt, multitask, and manage workloads in a dynamic environment.

As a growing business, we continually review and enhance the benefits we offer our team. Currently, our package includes:

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown)

- Company pension scheme

- Company healthcare*

- Death in Service scheme*

- Training and development opportunities

- Permanent role based in Norfolk factory

- Reporting directly to the Production Manager

*Death In Service scheme and Company Healthcare are applicable after successful completion of the probation period.

**Fitness and wellbeing membership to the company’s selected provider is applicable after successful completion of the probation period.

- Free parking

- On-site parking

Personal Attributes:

- Self-driven, proactive, and reliable

- Adaptable and comfortable with variety and change

- Inquisitive mindset with a willingness to learn

- Honest, trustworthy, and dependable

- Persistent, hard-working, and motivated

- Open to feedback and new ideas

- Clear and confident communicator

- Able to work with humility and respect

- Quick learner with strong determination

- Positive attitude and a good sense of humour

Please forward your up-to-date CV to apply and be considered for this fulltime permanent role.

Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries. xjnqpsq We work and support some of the most well-known companies in Norfolk and Suffolk. These vacancies are being advertised on behalf of Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd who are operating as an employment business and employment agency

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