Carpenter / joiner

CA Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Carpenter/Joiner on behalf of Irish Pallet Systems Limited, Ireland’s leading pallet manufacturer.

The Role

The successful candidate will manufacture, modify and repair wooden pallets, crates and specialist timber-packaging products. Applicants must be capable of working accurately from drawings, measurements and customer specifications.

This is a skilled carpentry and joinery position.

Main Duties

• Read and interpret technical drawings, cutting lists and product specifications.
• Measure, mark, cut and shape timber accurately.
• Manufacture wooden pallets, crates, frames and bespoke timber-packaging products.
• Construct specialist timber products to specified dimensions and load requirements.
• Complete carpentry joints and securely assemble timber components.
• Modify and repair damaged pallets, crates and other wooden products.
• Select suitable timber, fixings and construction methods.
• Safely operate woodworking machinery, saws, pneumatic tools and other carpentry equipment.
• Inspect completed products for dimensions, strength, finish and quality.
• Identify material defects and rectify workmanship issues.
• Minimise timber waste and use materials efficiently.
• Maintain tools, machinery and a clean working area.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• At least two years’ relevant professional experience as a carpenter, joiner or skilled timber-product manufacturer.
• Demonstrable experience measuring, cutting, shaping and assembling timber.
• Ability to read and work accurately from technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience safely operating woodworking machinery and power tools.
• Good knowledge of timber construction methods and fixings.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.