Bench Joiner / Wood Machinist / Timber Window & Door Fabricator

Grabex Windows Ltd; Orpington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Employee discount

Free on-site parking

Staff discount scheme

Language training opportunities

Relocation assistance available for su

Job summary

Grabex Windows Ltd is seeking an experienced Bench Joiner / Timber Window & Door Fabricator for its Orpington workshop. The role focuses on manufacturing bespoke timber windows and doors to precise drawings, operating heavy joinery machinery, and maintaining high quality standards.

You will read fabrication schedules, assemble, sand, finish components and perform quality checks while adhering to safety procedures in a busy workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a joinery workshop.
• Experience operating heavy woodworking machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good understanding of workshop health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture bespoke timber windows and doors to production drawings.
• Set up and operate joinery machinery safely and efficiently.
• Operate Soukup, Masterwood or similar woodworking equipment.
• Assemble, machine, sand and finish timber components.
• Carry out quality inspections throughout the manufacturing process.
• Ensure products meet company and industry standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workspace.
• Assist with materials handling and workshop operations when required.

Skills

Joinery machinery operation

Reading technical drawings

Quality consciousness

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Soukup machinery

Masterwood machinery

CNC woodworking machinery

Job description

Bench Joiner / Wood Machinist / Timber Window & Door Fabricator

Bench Joiner / Timber Window & Door Fabricator

About Grabex Windows Ltd

Grabex Windows Ltd is one of London's leading specialist window and door manufacturers. Established in 2002, we design, manufacture, and install premium aluminium, timber, and uPVC glazing products from our modern manufacturing facility in Orpington, Kent.

Our bespoke products include high-performance windows, doors, rooflights, and glazing systems for residential and commercial projects throughout London and the South East.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Bench Joiner / Timber Window & Door Fabricator to join our workshop team.

The Role

This is a hands-on workshop-based position manufacturing bespoke timber windows and doors to exact specifications. The successful candidate will be experienced in operating joinery machinery, reading technical drawings, and producing high-quality finished products.

Experience in the manufacture of traditional and modern timber windows and doors is highly desirable.

Previous experience working in a joinery workshop

Experience operating heavy woodworking and joinery machinery

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication schedules

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good understanding of workshop health and safety procedures

Highly Desirable Experience

Timber window and door manufacturing

Experience working with Accoya, hardwoods and softwoods

Experience operating Soukup, Masterwood, or similar CNC woodworking machinery

Knowledge of traditional and modern timber joinery methods

Materials handling and warehouse experience

Good maths skills for measurement and fabrication

Key Responsibilities

Manufacture bespoke timber windows and doors to production drawings

Set up and operate joinery machinery safely and efficiently

Operate Soukup, Masterwood or similar woodworking equipment

Assemble, machine, sand and finish timber components

Carry out quality inspections throughout the manufacturing process

Ensure products meet company and industry standards

Maintain a clean, safe and organised workspace

Assist with materials handling and workshop operations when required

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Language training opportunities

Relocation assistance available for suitable candidates

Location

Orpington, BR5 3QY

Applicants must be able to reliably commute to the workshop or be willing to relocate.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Grabex Windows Ltd

Salary: from £50,000 a year, pro rata

Hours: Full-time

Location: Orpington, BR5 3QY

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Nov 2026

Closing date: 8 Dec 2026

Summary

Bench Joiner / Timber Window & Door Fabricator

About Grabex Windows Ltd

Grabex Windows Ltd is one of London's leading specialist window and door manufacturers. Established in 2002, we design, manufacture, and install premium aluminium, timber, and uPVC glazing products from our modern manufacturing facility in Orpington, Kent.

Our bespoke products include high-performance windows, doors, rooflights, and glazing systems for residential and commercial projects throughout London and the South East.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Bench Joiner / Timber Window & Door Fabricator to join our workshop team.

The Role

This is a hands-on workshop-based position manufacturing bespoke timber windows and doors to exact specifications. The successful candidate will be experienced in operating joinery machinery, reading technical drawings, and producing high-quality finished products.

Experience in the manufacture of traditional and modern timber windows and doors is highly desirable.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience working in a joinery workshop

Experience operating heavy woodworking and joinery machinery

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication schedules

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good understanding of workshop health and safety procedures

Highly Desirable Experience

Timber window and door manufacturing

Experience working with Accoya, hardwoods and softwoods

Experience operating Soukup, Masterwood, or similar CNC woodworking machinery

Knowledge of traditional and modern timber joinery methods

Materials handling and warehouse experience

Good maths skills for measurement and fabrication

Key Responsibilities

Manufacture bespoke timber windows and doors to production drawings

Set up and operate joinery machinery safely and efficiently

Operate Soukup, Masterwood or similar woodworking equipment

Assemble, machine, sand and finish timber components

Carry out quality inspections throughout the manufacturing process

Ensure products meet company and industry standards

Maintain a clean, safe and organised workspace

Assist with materials handling and workshop operations when required

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience

Full-time permanent position

Company pension scheme

Employee discount

Free on-site parking

Staff discount scheme

Language training opportunities

Relocation assistance available for suitable candidates

Location

Orpington, BR5 3QY

Applicants must be able to reliably commute to the workshop or be willing to relocate.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.