Carpenter and Joiner

Our client based to the South West of Norwich are a family-run joinery business dedicated to creating bespoke, beautiful, and functional, they operate out of their own large purpose built manufacturing facility, which includes a design studio, machine shop, assembly area, and spray booths.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

They are a growing team that are seeking a carpenter/joiner who will add skills and experience to this role.

Main Duties & Responsibilities The role encompasses the following key areas: Reading and interpreting plans: Studying blueprints, drawings, and customer specifications to understand project requirements.

Problem-solving: Identifying and resolving production or workflow issues promptly and efficiently.

Material selection: Choosing appropriate wood types, veneers, and other materials based on project needs and budget.

Cutting and shaping wood: Operating power tools such as table saws, jointers, and CNC routers to accurately cut and shape wood components.

Joinery craftsmanship: Creating precise joints, including mortise and tenon, dowels, and other traditional joinery methods.

Assembly: Constructing cabinetry and furniture to a high standard using appropriate fixings, joinery techniques, and adhesives.

Finishing: Sanding, staining, painting, and applying finishes to achieve desired aesthetics and durability.

Installation: Installing completed joinery on-site, ensuring proper alignment and functionality.

Quality control: Inspecting work at all stages to maintain exceptional standards and correcting imperfections where necessary.

Personal performance: Managing individual targets while supporting team goals.

Attending team meetings.

Required Skills for a Carpenter/Joiner Role: To excel in this role, candidates must possess strong technical expertise, a proactive approach, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

– Minimum 5 years' experience ideally in a carpentry/joinery role.

– Proven craftsmanship and joinery knowledge with a keen eye for detail.

– Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.

– Strong organisational abilities with a process-driven mindset.

– Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.

– Familiarity with woodworking machinery, hand tools, and power tools, used safely and responsibly.

– Ability to follow direction while also working independently and collaboratively.

– Capability to build and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally.

– Willingness to adapt, multitask, and manage workloads in a dynamic environment.

To succeed in this role, you will bring strong technical expertise, a proactive approach, and the ability to thrive within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You should exhibit experience in carpenter/joiner-based roles, with a minimum of 3 years.

Be process-driven, controlled under pressure, and importantly a team player for the delivery of a very demanding sector of manufacturing.

The ability to multi-task in a complex and demanding environment and have the ability to build and maintain highly effective working relationships with a range of people (both internally and externally).

Proven experience as a joiner or in a joinery-related role.

Good communication and interpersonal abilities.

Excellent organisational skills.

Familiarity with woodworking machinery; working in a safe manner with good practice.

Familiarity with hand and power tools, working in a safe manner with good practice.

The ability to effectively take direction and work collaboratively.

As a growing business, we continually review and enhance the benefits we offer our team. xwzovoh

Currently, our package includes: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown) Company pension scheme Company healthcare
* Death in Service scheme
* Training and development opportunities Permanent role based in Norfolk factory Reporting directly to the Operations Manager
*Applicable following successful completion of probation.

- Personal Attributes:
- Self-driven, proactive, and reliable
- Adaptable and comfortable with variety and change
- Inquisitive mindset with a willingness to learn
- Honest, trustworthy, and dependable
- Persistent, hard-working, and motivated
- Open to feedback and new ideas
- Clear and confident communicator
- Can work with humility and respect
- Quick learner with strong determination
- Positive attitude and a good sense of humour