Joiner
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Joiner with an immediate start to join a well-established leading manufacturing business at its Ibstock, Leicester site.
The experienced joiner will ideally be from a mould/pattern making background, and will make patterns and moulds for the cast stone industry in a bench joinery environment, working with a skilled team with modern equipment and tools.
This is a temp to perm opportunity due to continued growth and product demand with a strong orderbook.
The position is working regular days Monday to Friday, starting on 08:00 - 16:00 then moving to 06:00 -14:00 once trained, with overtime available, paid at a premium of x 15 or x 2 uplifted rate.
What’s in it for you as a Joiner
- £15.48 per hour
- 40 hour week – weekly pay of £619.20
- Hours of work: 08:00 - 16:00 moving to 06:00 -14:00 once trained
- Overtime available and paid at a premium of 1.5x and 2x
- Location: Ibstock, Leicester
- Immediate start
- Temporary to permanent opportunity
- Starting salary of £32.2k once perm
Key Responsibilities of the Joiner
- Interpreting plans, reading b sketches, and CAD data to determine the specifications for patterns and moulds
- Building physical patterns and moulds from materials like wood, often with adjustments for shrinkage or draft
- Laying out, measuring, and marking out the precise dimensions of patterns on stock material using measurement and layout tools
- Assembly: Joining pieces together using fasteners, glue, and dowels to create the complete pattern
- Operating machinery, in addition to using traditional woodworking tools
- Maintaining and repairing tools and equipment
- Quality control verifying the final dimensions of a pattern ensuring it meets specifications
- Liaising with customers, designers, and other contractors to ensure the pattern meets project requirements.
Experience Required of the Joiner
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Woodworking expertise - proficiency with a variety of hand and power tools
- Mathematical skills: Strong understanding of arithmetic, geometry, and measurement
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and make adjustments as needed
- A keen eye for detail and the ability to translate designs into physical, accurate forms
-Understanding the properties of different materials used for pattern making
- Ability to work as part of a team or on your own, with high standards of housekeeping
- High degree of Health & Safety awareness.
If interested, apply now…