Bench Joiner

**WORKING HOURS**:

- 07:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 to 16:00 Friday

**BENEFITS**:

- 5 days company sick pay, Workplace Pension,
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays,
- UK Healthcare Cash Back Plan

R W Armstrong is a family business with over 60 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. Our joinery division is one of our proudest assets, headed up by two master craftsmen with a combined experience of 70 years. As a member of the joinery team, you will work amongst skilled craftspeople on a broad range of projects, supplying high-end residential projects across our divisions.

**JOB PURPOSE**

An R W Armstrong Bench Joiner is responsible for manufacturing and machining all types of purpose made bespoke joinery items and should be able to manufacture these Joinery items efficiently within the allocated time frames that are set. As part of the RW Armstrong joinery team you will be required to work consistently to the highest levels of quality and workmanship.

The role requires the ability to work on projects without supervision and to work effectively on projects as part of a team. Reading and working accurately from drawings are key requirements in addition to being able to resolve technical problems.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITES**

**BENCH JOINERY**
- Producing full sized working rods
- Creating clear and concise cutting list
- Measuring and marking cutting lines on materials, using rulers, pencil, chalk and marking gauge
- Verifying the accuracy of components and checking against drawings
- Machining (where permitted to use specific machinery)
- Shaping or cutting materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power tools
- Completing the dry assembly of joinery components
- Completing the final assembly of joinery components
- Accurately fitting ironmongery, fixtures, and fittings
- Quality checking and signing off of all joinery products
- Assisting the Operations Manager in site measures
- Assisting the Joinery site fitting teams as required

**GENERAL**
- Working in accordance with SHE compliant procedures and processes
- Maintaining records, documenting actions, and presenting written progress reports to Workshop Managers
- Attending any training when required
- Taking part in an annual heath surveillance
- Working additional time as can be reasonably required and providing additional cover as the Workshop Manager requests
- Completing timesheets and having these signed off by the appropriate Manager

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, BEHAVIOURS & EXPERIENCE**
- Qualification in City and Guilds or NVQ equivalent in Carpentry and Joinery
- Able to demonstrate a desire and commitment to delivering high quality joinery products
- Able to read and interpret drawings
- Understanding of traditional and conventional joinery techniques and an ability to work to very fine tolerances
- Meticulously well organised and strong levels of planning
- Able to demonstrate a positive ‘can-do' attitude
- Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team,
- Able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of carpentry and joinery competencies,
- Ability to solve any complications in a timely manner,
- Able to demonstrate general knowledge of building materials and related disciplines

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £15.00-£17.00 per hour

**Salary**: £15.00-£17.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location