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CABINET MAKER / JOINER Overview The role covers diverse work, manufacturing a wide variety of cabinetry and joinery items, including but not limited to the following: Reception desks Wall and ceiling panelling Shelving Bars and front of the house units Shop display units Kitchens Wardrobes and credenzas Bedroom fitouts Seating Windows and doors A wide range of materials including solid timber, MDF, laminate, melamine boards, real wood veneers, glass, stone, metalwork and solid surface manufactured materials are used in the production process. Competencies and responsibilities An understanding of design and a fine eye for detail Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation skills, managing jobs from pre-manufacture to completion, ensuring efficient project delivery Reading detailed drawings in paper and digital formats High-level practical furniture and joinery skills covering: Operating a wide variety of wood machinery Use of hand power tools Use of hand tools Experience and knowledge of a wide variety of timbers, veneers and manufactured boards Experience using and applying secondary materials such as decorative metal trims and inlays, fabric, glass, and similar A good knowledge of cabinet jointing and assembly using up to date fixings and power tool jointers A good knowledge of using and installing modern fittings, drawer runners, hinges and architectural ironmongery Assisting site fitting teams when required Completing and submitting timesheets for approval General requirements High personal standards of work and presentation Working safely in compliance with Health & Safety regulations Ensuring time targets and quality standards are met Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe working space Minimising waste Attributes Hardworking and self-motivated Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines and willing to work overtime when required Good organisational and communication skills Attention to detail Able to think ahead for yourself without waiting for instructions Problem solving skills Able to work on your own as well as part of a team and able to get on well with others Physical fitness commensurate with the need to handle materials and woodwork products

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities. We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Jointers Mate to work on our Street Lighting project in Oxfordshire. About you Will have some experience working as a Jointers Mate G39 NRSWA MEWP IPAF ECS CSCS card City & Guilds or NVQ qualifications First Aid (Appointed Person) Manual Handling Electrical DNO, ICP or IDNO Competency If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.