OVERVIEW

We are seeking a skilled Bench Joiner to join our dynamic team as our team supervisor. We politely ask that you do not apply if you have never made a kitchen! We are looking for an enthusiastic and extremely well organised person who is proficient in the manufacture of kitchen and other furniture for the home. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in various aspects of furniture manufacture, demonstrating precision in both manufacturing and assembly. This role requires a hands-on approach to making and assembling doors, drawers, frames, cornice and plinths ensuring high-quality workmanship while adhering to safety standards. You will also take an active role in setting up the cabinets ready for them to be handed over to our installations team. In addition, as the team supervisor, you will work with the office team for the handover of the plans in order to create the manufacturing cutting lists etc. You will be responsible for tracking the progress of each job through each process to ensure that manufacturing schedules are adhered to. You will support the members of the team by allocating tasks, checking that the tasks are completed on time and have overall responsibility that the job is ready for installation. You will be supported in this by our friendly experienced team. Your willingness to learn the processes, your can-do motivating attitude and previous experience of making kitchens is fundamental to your success in this role.

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in making kitchens and other furniture is essential.
• Proficient in using hand tools, power tools and woodworking machinery safely and effectively.
• Previous experience or the aspiration to become a leader
• This is a varied role where you will be required to undertake a range of tasks within our workshop so you must be adaptable to take on different parts of the manufacturing process. We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about craftsmanship and eager to contribute to our exciting projects. If you possess the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A competitive salary based on experience
• The opportunity to join a team in a long-standing and well-respected company manufacturing high-end luxury products.
• Working hours 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

· Full Time, permanent

• Private health insurance upon successful probationary period including optical and dental cover
• Contributory pension
• Free parking

If you are passionate about being part of projects that have the ‘wow’ factor, we encourage you visit our website to see what we do and if you have the skills we are looking for we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity and develop your career within the bespoke furniture industry.
If you have relevant and very recent furniture manufacturing experience, especially within the higher / luxury bespoke end of the market, with the ambition to be an important part of our team and willing to maintain our outstanding reputation, please send an up to date CV showing your current employment and an accompanying direct message via Indeed explaining why you feel you would be perfect for this role. Please note only candidates who submit an up to date CV and the message requested will be considered for the next stage of the selection process. This is an in-person role and you must live within commuting distance of Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire. This is an employed role – please DO NOT apply if you are looking for subcontract opportunities. We politely ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us about this role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In perso

• Reading plans, technical drawings and spreadsheets accurately to create cutting lists and cut components to the correct millimetre-perfect measurements
• Use a range of woodworking machinery safely to manufacture the component parts for the furniture
• Perform joinery tasks with attention to detail, ensuring all components are assembled correctly and fit together seamlessly.
• Use a range of hand tools, power tools and woodworking machinery effectively for precise cutting, shaping and finishing
• Programming and operating CNC machines would be a particular advantage
• Setting up the cabinets ready for installation by our fitters in our clients’ homes
• Be proactive in Health & Safety management
• Support the team with their day to day tasks and scheduling
• Liaise with members of the wider team to ensure the smooth operation of the manufacturing systems and processes and the seamless transition between design, manufacturing and installation
• Conduct heavy lifting and handling tasks
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment while adhering to health and safety regulations.
  The ideal candidate will:
  . Be highly organised with good time management skills and the ability to work at a good pace to ensure that the jobs are completed on schedule
  · Have an extremely high level of attention to detail
  · Have an enthusiastic and positive mindset when approaching tasks
  · Be willing to learn
  · Maintain a clean and tidy work environment and manage the health and safety requirements
  · Be friendly and confident in their communication with other members of the team and provide support and guidance when needed
  · Be passionate about their work and seek to provide outstanding service both for their own job satisfaction and for our clients
  · Have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  · Live within commuting distance of Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire.
  · Able to perform lifting and handling tasks safely as part of your daily work
  Our values define our approach both individually and as a team. You must be willing to demonstrate these attributes ‘Respect, Problem-Solving, Quality, Creativity, Expertise, Reliability, Precision, Dedication, Reputation, Enthusiasm, Responsibility, Team Work, Knowledge and Excellence’