FURNITURE FACTORY BENCH JOINER AND ASSEMBLY OPERATIVE – JOB DESCRIPTION

07.08.25
We are a small, yet busy contract furniture manufacturer producing quality batch and bespoke furniture, for offices, universities, churches, and hotels.
We require a factory based, bench joiner and furniture assembly operative. The successful candidate will ideally have a good knowledge and experience of assembling products and operating power and hand tools. The ability to produce accurate, high-quality work at an acceptable rate of output, working within a small team is essential.
Bench joinery, assembly and general duties will include:
· Operating all aspects of a wood shop and its equipment.
· Assisting with the assembly of furniture products in the factory.
· Packing products ready for dispatch.
· Loading and unloading vehicles as required.
· Fetching and carrying components and finished products as instructed.
· Assisting colleagues where additional labour is required.
· Delivering and collecting parts from local sub-suppliers, so full driving licence essential.
· Immediately report all discovered damage or faults in components, or finished product, to a supervisor.
· Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers.
· Maintain high standard of factory cleanliness and housekeeping.
· Report all accidents/incidents immediately.
· Follow all safety rules, regulations, and procedures.

Additional skills/capabilities that would be useful:

• The ability to drive and operate a forklift for loading and unloading vans and lorries would be an advantage, with the appropriate license to do so.
• 1st Aider would be a bonus.

A flexible attitude is sought along with a practical hands-on approach, and a team player in a busy, but small factory environment.
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4.30pm; Friday 8am - 4pm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.50-£13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gainsborough DN21 1RZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Furniture factory production: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details