Job Description

Our client are a bespoke sub-contract and supply only specialist joinery contractors who manufacture and install all aspects of bespoke joinery and associated trades. They are currently recruiting for a Bench Joiner to join their dedicated team in Battle, East Sussex.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience as a Bench Joiner, be able to work independently, be a good problem solver and have an excellent attention to detail. As a Bench Joiner you will liaise with the Works Manager to plan and run jobs to work. You will see each job through from start to finish, flagging up any potential issues with the Works Manager.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualities:

• Demonstrable experience as a Bench Joiner
• Ability to work without immediate and continuous direction
• Be a good problem solver
• Have an excellent attention to detail
• Possess good communication skills
• Be a strong team player

Your duties as a Bench Joiner would be:

• Inspecting materials before use and use experience to determine if they are likely suitable for the task in hand
• Flagging up at the earliest point any cutters or machinery to make the job more efficiently
• Following procedures relating to Quality, Health and Safety and Environment (QHSE)
• Overseeing the joiners working under your control
• Liaising with other departments to ensure that the job runs smoothly
• Respecting and assist colleagues
• Raising any issues immediately with the joinery shop team leader if you have any concerns relating to QHSE, or another line manager or director if your line manager is unavailable
• Supporting works health and safety representative to minimise risk and improve the working conditions
• Completing quality control records
• Raising NCR's through the works NCR system so that improvements can be sort
• Undertaking any user checks and inspection of machinery
• Contributing to overcoming production and assembly issues where works instructions need clarification
• Following managers and supervisors instructions
• Changing blades and cutters as required (refer to competence matrix)
• Managing/supervising work requirement to meet project programme
• Minimise waste and maximize productivity
• Work within companies Quality Acceptance Criteria
• Ensuring the quality of the completed work package is of a suitable standard before the next commences
• Ensuring all works are undertaken and completed in the most efficient manner applicable

Salary:

£15 per hour

Hours:

• Monday Thursday, 7.30am 5pm
• Friday, 7.30am 12.30pm
• Full Time, Temp to Perm

Location:

Battle, East Sussex

Start Date:

ASAP