Bench Joiner
Location: Eastham Place, Burnley, BB11 3DA
Hours of Work: 42.5 Hours per week (Monday to Friday, 7.30am – 4.30pm)
At ESP Play, we believe children deserve the best playgrounds. We design, manufacture, and install outdoor play equipment that transforms school yards into inspiring spaces for fun and learning.
The Role
We're looking for a skilled and self-sufficient Bench Joiner to join our Manufacturing Team. This role involves producing both standard and bespoke timber play equipment, taking each product from drawings through to completion. You'll be expected to work with accuracy, efficiency, and initiative, delivering high-quality workmanship with minimal supervision.
Key responsibilities include:
* Interpreting technical drawings and working to exact specifications.
* Cutting, preparing, and assembling timber components.
* Operating power and hand tools safely and confidently.
* Producing consistent, high-quality joinery within set timeframes.
* Upholding health & safety standards in a busy workshop environment.
About You
We're looking for someone with proven experience who can be trusted to get the job done in time in full:
* Strong joinery background (bench joinery, furniture, or playground equipment experience an advantage).
* Demonstrable ability to work from technical drawings independently.
* Skilled in accurate measuring, cutting, and assembly.
* High attention to detail with pride in delivering excellent craftsmanship.
* Able to work effectively in a production environment.
* Good communication skills and a practical, problem-solving approach.
* Moderate computer skills for material issuing and time entry.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 42.5 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person