Joinery Workshop Operative

Location: Chester
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Salary: £15-£17/hour (£31,200-£35,360 salary eqv)

About the Company

Our client is a growing bespoke joinery manufacturer, producing high-quality custom-made products for a range of commercial and residential projects. Operating from a modern, fully equipped workshop, they work with a variety of materials including hardwoods, softwoods, MDF, laminates, and veneers to create exceptional finished products.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Joinery Workshop Operative to join their friendly and experienced team.

The Role

This is a hands-on workshop position where you'll be involved in all stages of the manufacturing process, from machining and assembly through to finishing and quality inspection.

Working within a large workshop environment, you'll help produce bespoke joinery products to the highest standards while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembling bespoke joinery products from technical drawings and specifications
• Sanding, finishing, and preparing products for dispatch
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure high standards are maintained
• Handling and preparing materials including MDF, laminates, hardwoods, and veneers
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment
• Working to production schedules and meeting agreed deadlines
• Following all health & safety procedures and company policies

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within a joinery, woodworking, manufacturing, or workshop environment
• Confidence using power tools, and hand tools
• Ability to read and work from drawings or job sheets
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work well as part of a team
• Good understanding of workshop health & safety practices

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend work
• Potential for Permanent, stable employment with a growing business
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the company
• Modern workshop with a wide range of machinery and equipment