Bench Joiner

Prime Appointments Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Death in Service benefit (4x annual-s)

Death in Service benefit (4x annual)

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd in Basildon is seeking an experienced Bench Joiner/Cabinet Maker to manufacture bespoke joinery for commercial fit-outs. You will read technical drawings and work with skilled teams in a modern workshop.

Role offers a permanent, full-time position with regular hours and overtime, plus holiday entitlement and a death-in-service benefit.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bench Joiner, Cabinet Maker or Workshop Joiner.
• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ/C&G Level 3 or equivalent.
• Ability to read technical drawings and work independently.
• Attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble bespoke joinery for commercial fit-outs.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and production plans.
• Safely operate woodworking machinery (panel saws, planer/thicknessers).
• Prepare completed work for Spray Shop and Quality Control.
• Meet production targets with high quality standards.

Skills

Bench Joiner

Cabinet Maker

Workshop Joiner

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

Panel Saws

Planer/Thicknessers

Job description

Location: Basildon, Essex Salary: Up to £41,500 per annum (£18.80/hr) + Overtime + Benefits Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist fit-out manufacturer in Basildon producing high-end bespoke joinery for prestigious commercial interiors across London. Working in a modern, fully equipped workshop, you will join a skilled team delivering top-tier craftsmanship from technical drawings.

Up to £41,500 per year (£18.80/hr) plus regular overtime

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (no weekend work)

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (includes Christmas shutdown)
• Death in Service benefit (4x annual salary)

Permanent position with a respected, growing employer

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble bespoke joinery for commercial fit-outs
• Read and interpret technical drawings and production plans
• Safely operate woodworking machinery (panel saws, planer/thicknessers)
• Produce shaped and profiled timber components
• Prepare completed work for Spray Shop and Quality Control

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Bench Joiner, Cabinet Maker, or Workshop Joiner
• Time-served apprenticeship, City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent
• Ability to work independently from technical drawings
• Attention to detail and passion for high-quality craftsmanship

Note: Applicants must have full right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).