Bench Joiner, Whitstable

Morris & Spottiswood are one of the leading providers of fitout, refurbishment, M&E, facilities management and construction services in the UK. A family firm, with a proud track record of excellence, we aim high, act responsibly and value our staff and customers.

Objectives

We are looking for an experienced Bench Joiner to carry out bench joinery to high quality standards within specified timeframes and according to technical designs.

Key areas of responsibility

• To effectively communicate with the joinery team and key stakeholders within the business
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines, including wearing appropriate protective gear (e.g., goggles, ear protection) and maintain a safe working environment
• Inspect final products for defects, alignment issues, or imperfections to ensure high quality
• Occasionally travel to client sites as and when required
• Adapt to changing work conditions and project demands
• Undertake mandatory training as and when required
• To consistently behave and interact in a way that supports the achievement of the company’s overall vision of creating a special place to work and in line with the values of the business

Qualifications and Person Specification

• NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery (or City & Guilds equivalent)
• Proven Joinery Experience
• Competence in using joinery tools and machinery, with a solid understanding of joinery techniques and principles
• Attention to Detail: High standards of workmanship and an eye for detail to ensure quality finishes
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a workshop environment

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

• 31 days holidays including bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts platform
• Voluntary Electric Car Salary Sacrifice and Cycle to Work Schemes

The Morris & Spottiswood Group has a portfolio of nine businesses, operating across the UK, with offices in Glasgow, Almondvale, Livingston, Warrington, London, Carlisle, Leeds, Whitstable, Huntingdon and Bristol. The Group offers end to end services for clients including construction, fit-out, retro-fit, refurbishment services, and M&E services, they also offer in-house architectural services; maintenance, space development and furnishing and a full range of carbon reduction solutions..

Valuing People

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

One of our core values is to ‘Value People’. We are passionate about investing in people and genuinely take care about what we do and how we do it. This ensures that the working environment, staff, suppliers and the communities we serve always remain at the front-of-mind.

Put simply, a diverse and inclusive workforce opens our business up to a much wider talent pool and greater innovation and creativity through teams with different experiences, backgrounds and education.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful team.