Cabinet Maker

Fetch Recruit; Taunton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard pension

Holiday package

Opportunity to work on award-winning|

projects

Job summary

Fetch Recruit is seeking an experienced Cabinet Maker to join a prestigious workshop near Taunton, Somerset, crafting high-end bespoke furniture and architectural joinery for luxury residential projects. Working in a well-equipped workshop, you will read CAD drawings, select premium timbers, and use traditional hand tools alongside modern machinery to produce pieces to a lifetime standard. Start ASAP, permanent full-time role with pension and holiday package.

Qualifications

• Proven craftsmanship in cabinet making or high-end bench joinery.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings and cutting lists.
• Excellent eye for detail and grain matching.
• Experience with traditional hand tools and workshop machinery.

Responsibilities

• Bespoke fabrication: craft one-off furniture, luxury kitchens, and high-end fitted joinery from drawings.
• Material selection: select premium hardwoods, veneers, and sheet materials.
• Assembly & hand finishing: execute dovetails, mortise and tenon, with a smooth finish.
• Machinery operation: safe use of panel saws, spindle moulders, planers, and CNC machinery where applicable.
• Installation: occasional site visits to ensure final fit matches the workshop build.

Skills

Craftsmanship

CAD reading

Detail-oriented

Tool proficiency

Local to Somerset

Tools

CNC machinery

Panel saws

Planers

Spindle moulders

Job description

Cabinet Maker | Bespoke Fine Furniture & Joinery

Location: Taunton, Somerset

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE) / Competitive Hourly Rates

Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

Are you a skilled craftsman with a passion for working with fine timber?

We are recruiting for an experienced Cabinet Maker to join a prestigious workshop near Taunton. Our client is renowned for producing high-end, bespoke furniture and architectural joinery for luxury residential projects across Somerset and the South West.

This is a role for a true maker—someone who takes pride in traditional techniques while being proficient with modern machinery to create pieces that last a lifetime.

The Role

Working within a highly equipped workshop, your responsibilities will include:

• Bespoke Fabrication: Crafting one-off pieces of furniture, luxury kitchens, and high‑end fitted joinery from technical drawings.
• Material Selection: Selecting and preparing premium hardwoods, veneers, and sheet materials.
• Assembly & Hand Finishing: Executing complex joints (dovetails, mortise and tenon) and ensuring an impeccable sanded or sprayed finish.
• Machinery Operation: Safe use of panel saws, spindle moulders, planers, and CNC machinery where applicable.
• Installation: Occasional site visits to ensure the final fit is as perfect as the workshop build.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven Craftsmanship: Extensive experience in cabinet making or high‑end bench joinery.
• Technical Accuracy: Ability to read and interpret detailed CAD drawings and cutting lists.
• Eye for Detail: A "perfectionist" mindset with a deep understanding of wood movement and grain matching.
• Tool Kit: Must be confident using both traditional hand tools and industrial workshop machinery.
• Local to Somerset: Ideally based within a commutable distance of Taunton, Bridgwater, or Wellington.

The Package

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 (dependent on bench test and experience).
• Opportunity to work on unique, award‑winning design projects.
• A clean, well‑organized workshop environment with a supportive team of makers.
• Standard pension and holiday package.