Bench Joiner

Compass; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A bespoke joinery manufacturer in North Essex is seeking an experienced Bench Joiner. The role focuses on creating intricate custom joinery for high-net-worth residential and commercial clients. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in bespoke environments, strong knowledge of stair design, and a passion for quality craftsmanship. This is a permanent, full-time position with diverse projects, offering stability and the chance to work with premium timbers.

Benefits

Permanent full-time position

Varied and unique projects

Quality timbers to work with

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bench Joiner or Cabinet Maker.
• Experience in a bespoke workshop environment.
• Patience and keen eye for detail essential for high-end work.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality bespoke joinery from start to finish.
• Craft complex staircases, including curved handrails.
• Restore period joinery for conservation projects.
• Set up and operate classic woodworking machinery.
• Work from technical CAD drawings.

Skills

Experience as a Bench Joiner

Strong knowledge of geometric stairs

Detail-oriented

Tools

Classic woodworking machinery

Hand tools

Job description

Workshop Bench Joiner

Job Title: Bespoke Bench Joiner (Including Heritage & Staircases)

Location: Colchester, Essex

Role: Experienced Bench Joiner opportunity to work on high-end heritage projects and complex bespoke staircases.

About the Role

We are recruiting for a highly skilled Bench Joiner to join a premier bespoke joinery manufacturer based in North Essex. This is not a standard production role; it is an opportunity for a true craftsman who takes pride in creating complex, architectural joinery for high-net-worth residential and commercial clients.

The company specialises in heritage restoration and bespoke staircases amongst other things. They are looking for someone who is confident working with hardwoods and enjoys the challenge of intricate, non-standard work.

What you'll be doing

• Manufacture: Producing high-quality bespoke joinery from start to finish (doors, windows, cabinetry).
• Specialist Work: Crafting complex staircases, including curved handrails etc.
• Heritage: Restoring period joinery for conservation projects.
• Machinery: Setting up and operating classic woodworking machinery (spindle moulders, tenoners, planers) and using hand tools for final detailing.
• Reading Drawings: Working directly from technical CAD drawings and setting out rods.

What we need from you

• Experience: Proven experience as a Bench Joiner / Cabinet Maker.
• Skillset: Strong knowledge of geometric stairs and curved work is highly advantageous.
• Background: Experience in a bespoke workshop environment (not just production line).
• Attitude: A keen eye for detail and the patience required for high-end heritage work.

What's in it for you

• Variety: No two days are the same—you will be working on unique, one-off pieces.
• Quality: The chance to work with premium timbers (Oak, Walnut, Sapele, Accoya).
• Stability: A permanent, full-time position with a well-established company that has a full order book of prestigious projects.

How to Apply

If you are a Bench Joiner looking for a role where quality comes first, click "Apply Now".

PEASE NOTE, IF YOU LIKE THE LOOK OF THIS ROLE, BUT YOU HAVE DIFFERENT SALARY EXPECTATIONS, PLEASE STILL GET IN TOUCH BY APPLYING AND WE WILL SEE WHAT WE CAN DO