Job description:
We are looking to recruit Bench Hand Joiners on a Permanent basis. This is suitable for candidates looking for a career opportunity within an established, family-owned. The role primarily consists of assembling pre-machined panels using various connection methods but will also consist of laminating, hand routing, and, given the right ability, solid surface bonding, trimming, and buffing. Ideal for someone with strong workshop experience who takes pride in precision and craftsmanship.
Our company:
We are a successful and expanding privately owned company based in Ossett, West Yorkshire. We design, develop and manufacture our own bespoke equipment for the retail sector, and have a large, blue-chip, customer base throughout the UK & Ireland. These customers range from discount retailers to high end flagship cosmetic brands that all require different unique products. We have recently celebrated our 50-year anniversary and have a passion for our chosen markets. Our mission statement is 'Creating the Customer Experience'.
The roles:
We have 2 vacancies in our busy Joiners Shop.
Assemble pre-cut and prefabricated parts to form complete units using hand power tools.
Work on bespoke builds using a variety of materials including solid surface, laminates, timbers, aluminium, acrylics, glass and metalwork.
Check all components supplied against cutting lists are available to complete units.
Work from technical drawings, plans, and cutting lists.
Ensure job cards are complete and accurate informing discrepancies to relevant manager and/or department.
Recording tasks on our SAP system (training provided).
Produce work to the highest standard in a timely manner.
Immediate start.
Maintain all tools used and report faulty machinery.
Comply with Health & Safety regulations as stated in the Health & Safety handbook.
Experience & attributes required:
At least 2 years bench hand assembly experience.
Strong understanding of timber, materials, and joinery methods.
Experience of solid surface work is preferred but not mandatory.
Ability to work on own initiative with or without supervision and cope under pressure.
Able to progress and develop within the role to meet workload demands.
Experience of using warehouse management systems to record and track work tasks.
The candidate will be employed on a 39 hour week, 8.00am – 4.00pm, Monday to Thursday and 8.00am – 3.15pm Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break. Overtime is available to meet production demands, and this is paid at flat rate.
What Harte can offer you:
Contributory Pension Scheme, Company Uniform, Free Company Parking.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Holidays: 21 days in full holiday year + statutory days, and an extra day for your birthday after 12 months service.
Start date: Immediate
Job Types: Permanent, full-time.
Pay: Flexible.
Subsidised on-site canteen.
Free on-site parking.
Full training on SAP.
Schedule: Monday to Friday.
Overtime available.
Weekend availability.
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: KD-BHJP02
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Joinery: 2 years (preferred)
* Carpentry: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Joinery experience (preferred)
* Valid solid surface experience (preferred)
Work Location: In person