Experienced Joinery Installer / Lead Installer

House Of Joinery; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time to site

Varied projects

Hands-on family-owned business

Job summary

House of Joinery in Melbourne is seeking an Experienced Joinery Installer / Lead Installer. Based in Pakenham, you’ll work across Melbourne on residential and commercial projects, installing kitchens, vanities and architectural joinery, and you’ll read shop drawings to ensure precise fit.

This full-time role requires a current driver’s licence, Construction White Card and your own tools. You’ll lead installation teams, travel between the factory and sites, and help deliver high‑quality

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing custom cabinetry and joinery.
• A relevant trade qualification or substantial practical experience.
• Ability to work independently and lead by example.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in the finished result.
• Practical problem-solving skills, including confidence with complex installations.
• Reliability, punctuality and clear communication.
• A current car driver’s licence — this is a must.
• A Construction White Card.
• Your own tools suitable for professional joinery installation.
• Willingness to travel to projects across Melbourne.

Responsibilities

• Installing kitchens, vanities, wardrobes, laundry cabinetry and architectural joinery.
• Reading and interpreting shop drawings.
• Checking site conditions and measurements before installation.
• Completing accurate set-outs, scribing, adjustments and final fit-offs.
• Coordinating installation work and providing direction to other installers.
• Communicating clearly with our office, workshop, builders and clients.
• Driving the box truck to and from projects across Melbourne.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area.

Skills

Proven joinery installation experience

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Reliability & communication

Travel willingness

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Own tools for joinery installation

Job description

Experienced Joinery Installer / Lead Installer

Experienced Joinery Installer / Lead Installer

The House of Joinery | Based in Pakenham — projects across Melbourne

$40–$50 per hour, depending on experience and capabilities

The House of Joinery is a family-owned business based in Pakenham, specialising in custom cabinetry, architectural joinery and solid timber work. With more than 20 years of industry experience, we take pride in tackling challenging projects and delivering quality workmanship.

We’re looking for an experienced joinery installer who can take ownership of installations, work confidently on site and help lead our installation team.

About the role

You’ll work closely with our workshop and drafting team to install custom joinery across residential and commercial projects throughout Melbourne.

Travel from our Pakenham factory to site and back is paid. You’re paid from the moment you leave the factory until the moment you return to the factory.

You’ll be driving our box truck full-time as part of the role, so a current car driver’s licence is essential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Installing kitchens, vanities, wardrobes, laundry cabinetry and architectural joinery.
• Reading and interpreting shop drawings.
• Checking site conditions and measurements before installation.
• Completing accurate set-outs, scribing, adjustments and final fit-offs.
• Coordinating installation work and providing direction to other installers.
• Communicating clearly with our office, workshop, builders and clients.
• Driving the box truck to and from projects across Melbourne.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience installing custom cabinetry and joinery.
• A relevant trade qualification or substantial practical experience.
• Ability to work independently and lead by example.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in the finished result.
• Practical problem-solving skills, including confidence with complex installations.
• Reliability, punctuality and clear communication.
• A current car driver’s licence — this is a must.
• A Construction White Card.
• Your own tools suitable for professional joinery installation.
• Willingness to travel to projects across Melbourne.

What we offer

• $40–$50 per hour, depending on your experience and capabilities.
• Paid travel time from the factory to site and back.
• Varied projects and challenging custom joinery work.
• A hands‑on role within a family-owned business.
• The opportunity to take a leading role in our installation team.