Bench Hand Joiner

Job type:Temporary
Town/City:Ilkley
Salary/Rate:£28,392 - £36,504 DOE
Job Category:Manufacturing and Production
Job ref:6699
Post Date:23.07.26
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Alex Hadley
Alex Hadley
Senior Recruiter and Client Relationship Manager

About the Role

Salary: £14.00–£18.00 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:00am–4:00pm; Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm
Contract: Temporary with a geuine opportunity to become permanent 


We are seeking a confident and capable Bench Hand Joiner to join us on a temporary assignment with a genuine opportunity to become permanent.
You will be responsible for carrying out a range of bench joinery duties, working with timber and wood-based materials to produce high-quality work to the required specification. You will need to be comfortable interpreting technical drawings and working with cabinet vision.
This position would suit a joiner who enjoys working with precision, takes pride in delivering a high standard of workmanship and is able to work efficiently while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out a range of bench hand joinery duties.
  • Work with a variety of timber and wood-based materials.
  • Read, understand and work accurately from technical drawings and cabinet vision.
  • Use AutoCAD as required to support the interpretation and production of joinery work.
  • Measure, mark out, cut, assemble and finish components accurately.
  • Ensure all work is completed to the required quality and specification.
  • Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Work efficiently to meet deadlines and production requirements.
  • Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
  • Follow all relevant health and safety procedures and company standards.
About You
We are looking for someone with proven experience in a similar bench joinery role who takes pride in delivering quality work
You will ideally have:
  • Previous experience as a Bench Hand Joiner.
  • Strong practical joinery skills and a good understanding of working with timber.
  • Experience interpreting technical drawings and cabinet designs.
  • Experience using or working from AutoCAD drawings.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
  • A reliable, hardworking and professional approach.
  • Your own transport, due to the rural location of the site.
  • Safety boots, which are required for the role.


This is an opportunity to join a professional, hands-on joinery environment where quality workmanship is valued. You will be working alongside an experienced team, using your skills on detailed joinery work and contributing to the high standards expected across projects.
If you are passionate about joinery, enjoy producing work to a high standard and are looking for a role where your skills and experience can make a real contribution, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Working Hours & Pay
  • Monday to Thursday: 7:00am–4:00pm
  • Friday: 7:00am–3:00pm
  • £14.00–£18.00 per hour, depending on experience
     


Apply Today
If you are an experienced Bench Hand Joiner looking for your next opportunity and have the skills, precision and craftsmanship required to produce high-quality joinery work, we would love to hear from you.

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