Bench Joiner

Driver Hire; Wedmore; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay up to £18.50+ per hour

Established workshop environment

Varied workload with bespoke projects

Work with experienced team

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Driver Hire is recruiting for an experienced Cabinet Maker/Bench Joiner for a permanent role in a Somerset workshop. The role focuses on high-quality bespoke furniture and architectural joinery, with practice in interpreting drawings and working independently to a high standard.

The position offers a 40-hour week, full-time permanent employment, and pay up to £18.50 per hour depending on experience. Joinery work will involve a range of materials in a professional workshop setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Cabinet Maker or bench joiner.
• Experience manufacturing bespoke furniture or made-to-measure joinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of woodworking machinery, equipment and construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture bespoke furniture, cabinetry and specialist joinery products.
• Read and work from technical drawings and specifications.
• Cut, machine, prepare and assemble timber and sheet materials.
• Operate woodworking machinery, hand tools and power tools safely.
• Produce high-quality joints, assemblies and finished products.
• Work with solid timber, MDF, plywood and veneers.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing challenges and manage workload.

Skills

Cabinet making

Bench joinery

Woodworking

Tools

Woodworking machinery

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Location: Somerset
Pay: Up to £18.50+ per hour, depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Driver Hire is currently recruiting for an experienced Cabinet Maker / Bench Joiner to join one of our fantastic clients, an established business specialising in high-quality bespoke furniture and architectural joinery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual with a strong background in cabinet making or bespoke joinery who is looking for a permanent position within a professional and well-established workshop.

Our client produces a wide range of made-to-measure products, including bespoke kitchens, fitted furniture, cabinetry and specialist joinery.

We are specifically looking for someone with proven industry experience who can work confidently and independently to a high standard.

The Role

Working within a skilled workshop team, your responsibilities will include:

• Manufacturing bespoke furniture, cabinetry and specialist joinery products.
• Working accurately from technical drawings and detailed specifications.
• Cutting, machining, preparing and assembling timber and sheet materials.
• Operating woodworking machinery, hand tools and power tools safely.
• Producing high-quality joints, assemblies and finished products.
• Working with solid timber, MDF, plywood, veneers and other materials.
• Ensuring all finished work meets the required quality standards.
• Identifying and resolving manufacturing challenges.
• Managing your workload effectively to meet project deadlines.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• As this is a bespoke manufacturing environment, projects will vary, offering the opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting and technically detailed products.

Experience Required

Previous professional experience in cabinet making or bespoke bench joinery is essential.

Suitable applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience working as a Cabinet Maker, Bench Joiner or within a similar skilled woodworking role.
• Experience manufacturing bespoke furniture or made-to-measure joinery.
• The ability to confidently interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong practical knowledge of woodworking machinery, equipment and construction techniques.
• Experience working with different timber and sheet materials.
• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail and finishing standards.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A reliable, professional approach and pride in producing quality workmanship.

Please note: This is an experienced position and is not suitable for trainees or applicants without previous practical industry experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of up to £18.50+ per hour, depending on experience and ability.
• Established and professional workshop environment.
• A varied workload involving bespoke and specialist projects.
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced team.
• Long-term career opportunities with a well-established business.