Bench Joiner / Cabinet maker

Dexes Bespoke Furniture; Harlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexes Bespoke Furniture, a family-run company, seeks a skilled Bench Joiner/Cabinet Maker in Harlow to craft bespoke furniture from drawings. You will cut, assemble and finish components, using traditional joinery and modern machinery, while ensuring precision and quality.

You will read technical drawings, select materials, and work with a workshop team to meet project timelines. Occasional fitting/installation and maintaining a safe workspace are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong carpentry and joinery skills with bench joinery experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings with high accuracy.
• Experience with both hand tools and power tools in a workshop environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and measurements, select materials, and construct bespoke components.
• Cut, assemble and finish cabinets and furniture pieces using hand and power tools.
• Operate range of tools while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with workshop team; assist with fitting and installation when required.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and contribute to continuous production improvements.

Skills

Bench joinery

Hand tools proficiency

Power tools & machinery

Framing & assembly

Reading technical drawings

Attention to detail

Furniture manufacturing experience

Vocational training/apprenticeship

Education

Vocational training in carpentry/joinery

Tools

Chisels, planes & saws

Job description

Company Description

Dexes Bespoke Furniture is a family-run company with over a decade of experience in designing, manufacturing, and fitting custom furniture. The team creates bespoke solutions for domestic and retail customers across the Greater London area, combining high-quality materials with cutting-edge technology. Every project is approached with strong attention to detail to ensure durability, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. Dexes Bespoke designs furniture intended to integrate seamlessly into clients’ homes and provide lasting satisfaction through both visual impact and everyday usefulness.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Bench Joiner / Cabinet Maker role is based in Harlow. The role involves interpreting drawings and measurements, selecting appropriate materials, and constructing bespoke furniture components using traditional joinery techniques and modern machinery. Daily tasks include cutting, assembling, and finishing cabinets and other furniture pieces, operating a range of hand and power tools, and ensuring all work meets high quality and safety standards. The Bench Joiner / Cabinet Maker will collaborate with the workshop team, assist with fitting and installation when required, and maintain a clean, organized workspace. The role also includes inspecting completed work, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to continuous improvement in production processes.

Qualifications

• Strong carpentry and finish carpentry skills, with experience in bench joinery or cabinet making.
• Proficiency in using hand tools (e.g., chisels, planes, saws) for precise cutting, shaping, and assembly.
• Competence with power tools and machinery (e.g., saws, sanders, drills) and safe workshop practices.
• Experience with framing and structural assembly of furniture or cabinetry.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and measurements with high accuracy.
• Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Prior experience in furniture manufacturing, cabinet making, or a similar workshop environment.
• Relevant vocational training or apprenticeship in carpentry, joinery, or cabinet making is beneficial.