Bench Joiner

Wood Machinist / Joiner / Furniture Maker – Swindon

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Wood Machinist / Joiner / Furniture Maker to join our well-established client based in Swindon.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and skilled team within a busy frame-making workshop, producing high-quality furniture frames for upholstery customers. Offering a salary of £28,288 – £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience), this role provides long-term stability, a supportive working environment, and the opportunity to work on bespoke, handcrafted products.

This role would suit candidates with experience as a Wood Machinist, Bench Joiner, Joiner, Furniture Maker, Carpenter, Cabinet Maker, Woodworker, Joinery Operative, or Timber Machinist.

Shifts

 • Monday to Friday
 • 07:30am – 4:00pm

Rates of Pay

 • £28,288 – £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Benefits

As a Wood Machinist / Joiner / Furniture Maker, you will receive:

 • Weekly pay
 • Monday to Friday working pattern
 • Friendly and supportive working environment
 • Opportunity to work on bespoke and specialist projects
 • Free on-site parking
 • Ongoing training and career development

Day-to-Day Duties

As a Wood Machinist / Joiner / Furniture Maker, your duties will include (but are not limited to):

 • Manufacturing bespoke wooden furniture frames to customer specifications
 • Producing repeat frame orders in low volumes alongside one-off bespoke pieces
 • Carrying out antique frame copying and restoration work where required
 • Operating a range of traditional and modern woodworking machinery safely and efficiently
 • Assembling wooden frames using traditional and modern joinery techniques
 • Measuring, cutting, shaping, and fitting timber components accurately
 • Working with quality hardwoods to produce high-standard finished products
 • Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment
 • Following all health and safety procedures and company standards

Essential Skills

 • Previous experience as a Wood Machinist, Joiner, Carpenter, Furniture Maker, Cabinet Maker, Timber Machinist, or in a similar role
 • Confident operating traditional and modern woodworking machinery, power tools, and hand tools
 • Skilled in using hand tools including chisels, saws, hammers, screwdrivers, and measuring equipment
 • Excellent attention to detail with strong measuring, cutting, and assembly skills
 • Ability to read and work from technical drawings and specifications
 • Good organisational and time management skills
 • Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

Desirable Experience

 • Experience manufacturing upholstery furniture frames
 • Knowledge of traditional joinery techniques
 • Experience working with hardwoods
 • Antique furniture restoration or reproduction experience

Training Provided

 • Ongoing support and training within a skilled and experienced workshop team

Apply

If you are interested in this role, please apply today and a member of our team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.

,288 – £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)