Joiner, Woodworking

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.

• £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

• 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.

• 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.