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Joiner Jobs in Aberdeen

​Joiner

A Joiner works within the construction and engineering industry to provide trade support for projects and buildings, or within a manufacturing environment. The role of a Joiner is to create and install a variety of wooden structures that are integral to many buildings. These wooden structures can include, windows, doors, furniture and many more. 

The role of a joiner involves multiple duties which includes understanding technical drawings and blueprints, calculating and creating design drawings, measuring and marking wood according to technical designs and blueprints, cutting wood using a range of equipment including machines or hand tools.

Their work can be complex and requires a lot of patience and attention to detail. Requirements for becoming a Joiner include strong maths and technical skills, good manual dexterity, the ability to understand and follow technical blueprints and the ability to think laterally about the problem to solve it. 

A Joiner can sometimes work in a facilities management team, to deliver ad-hoc joinery work across a site or number of buildings when required. Other specialist roles include a Shuttering Joiner and Outfitter Joiner. A Joiner will typically hold an apprenticeship qualification or be employed under an apprenticeship training programme to learn the skills needed for the role.

Aberdeen

Aberdeen is the third largest city in Scotland, located on the northernmost edge of the country's central region. It was once one of the largest ports in Europe and famous for its granite quarries, which are still in operation today. Its bustling city centre is packed with cafes and bars, shopping opportunities and more than its fair share of art galleries and museums.

The engineering sector in Aberdeen is vibrant and varied. There are a range of specialist industries, including marine and offshore, oil and gas and manufacturing.

Aberdeen is well-served by a range of bus services and there are two main train stations, as well as two smaller railway stations. The city has an airport, offering domestic flights to destinations including London, Cardiff and Belfast. The city also has a comprehensive network of roads, including 7 major roads and 2 large dual carriageways.

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