Senior Cabinet Maker/ Install Manager

Dream Doors Kitchens Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car and fuel package

Superannuation

Job summary

Dream Doors Kitchens Adelaide is seeking a senior site/installations leader to oversee kitchen and custom joinery installations from start to finish. You will coordinate cabinet makers, installers and trade assistants while maintaining high standards of workmanship.

You will read plans, manage check measures, and mentor junior staff on-site to deliver projects efficiently and professionally. A hands-on leader with strong problem-solving and plan-reading skills is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong plan-reading and technical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make practical decisions onsite.
• High attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• White Card holder is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen and joinery installations from preparation through to completion.
• Coordinate and support cabinet makers, installers and trade assistants.
• Undertake and oversee check measures and identify potential site or installation issues before projects commence.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings and specifications.
• Ensure installers have the correct cabinetry, materials, hardware and information required for each project.
• Complete cabinet making, installation, modification and rectification works when required.
• Attend sites to troubleshoot issues and assist the team with difficult or technical installations.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Complete final inspections and ensure outstanding works are followed through to completion.
• Support and mentor less‑experienced cabinet makers, installers and trade assistants.

Skills

Plan-reading

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III in Cabinet Making/Joinery

Job description

$100k-$120k, Plus super, + Car and Fuel package

You will work closely with the Business Owners, Project Coordinator, cabinet makers, installers and trade assistants to oversee the installation and completion of kitchen and custom joinery projects. This is a senior, hands‑on role that combines practical trade work with site management and team leadership. You will remain hands‑on when required while also overseeing the installation team and helping ensure projects are delivered efficiently, professionally and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen and joinery installations from preparation through to completion
• Coordinate and support cabinet makers, installers and trade assistants
• Undertake and oversee check measures and identify potential site or installation issues before projects commence
• Read and interpret plans, drawings and specifications
• Ensure installers have the correct cabinetry, materials, hardware and information required for each project
• Complete cabinet making, installation, modification and rectification works when required
• Attend sites to troubleshoot issues and assist the team with difficult or technical installations
• Monitor workmanship and ensure quality standards are maintained
• Complete final inspections and ensure outstanding works are followed through to completion
• Support and mentor less‑experienced cabinet makers, installers and trade assistants

About you

• Certificate III in Cabinet Making/Joinery or equivalent trade qualification
• Extensive cabinet making and kitchen installation experience
• Strong experience with full kitchen installations and custom joinery
• Experience completing accurate check measures
• Strong plan‑reading and technical skills
• Experience supervising or leading other tradespeople
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to make practical decisions onsite
• High attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• White Card

About us

• Dream Doors Kitchens Adelaide is a growing kitchen renovation and custom joinery business servicing Adelaide.
• A full‑time senior position within a growing Adelaide business
• The opportunity to take ownership of the installation and project‑delivery function
• A mix of hands‑on trade work, site management and team leadership
• Varied work across kitchen renovations, new kitchens and custom joinery
• Support from the Business Owners and office/project coordination team
• Opportunity to help develop and improve installation systems and processes
• Long‑term opportunity within a growing business