Expert Oak Joiner – Bespoke Timber Craft

Oak By Design Ltd.; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak By Design Ltd. in York is seeking an Experienced Workshop Joiner to work full-time on-site in our York workshop. You will produce high-quality oak components for orangeries, conservatories, porches, and interior joinery projects.

You will measure, cut, assemble, and finish oak structures to exacting standards while operating workshop machinery and interpreting technical drawings. You will collaborate with colleagues and site teams, maintain a safe workspace, check materials for defects, and

Qualifications

• Strong carpentry skills with workshop or joinery experience.
• Proficient with hand tools (chisels, planes, saws, measuring tools).
• Experienced with power tools and woodworking machinery.
• Able to frame and structurally assemble timber components.
• Capable in finish carpentry including sanding and high-detail work.
• Detail-oriented, craftsman mindset, able to follow drawings/specifications.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in workshop.
• Relevant joinery/carpentry qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, assemble, and finish oak components for joinery projects.
• Operate and maintain workshop machinery and tools.
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with colleagues and site teams to support installation.
• Maintain safe, tidy workspace and inspect materials for defects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of workshop processes.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Hand tools proficiency

Power tools experience

Framing & timber assembly

Finish carpentry

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Joinery qualification or apprentice

Teamwork

Education

Vocational joinery/carpentry qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

Woodworking machinery

Job description

Oak By Design Ltd. in York is seeking an Experienced Workshop Joiner to work full-time on-site in our York workshop. You will produce high-quality oak components for orangeries, conservatories, porches, and interior joinery projects.

You will measure, cut, assemble, and finish oak structures to exacting standards while operating workshop machinery and interpreting technical drawings. You will collaborate with colleagues and site teams, maintain a safe workspace, check materials for defects, and