Freelance Bench Joiner

Echo House Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Echo House Ltd in London is seeking a skilled Freelance Bench Joiner to craft bespoke displays, retail installations, and experiential brand activations for high-end clients. You will interpret technical drawings, work with timber, MDF, laminates, acrylics, and metals, and collaborate with our design and fabrication teams to deliver precise, high-quality builds on project timelines.

The role offers flexible project-based work with a supportive studio environment and opportunities to contribute

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery or equivalent experience.
• Strong bench joinery and cabinet-making skills.
• Excellent knowledge of tools and workshop machinery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and craftsmanship standards.
• Experience in creative production / retail / exhibitions desirable.
• Flexible and reliable with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Building bespoke displays, set pieces, and retail installations.
• Interpreting and working from technical drawings.
• Working with timber, MDF, laminates, acrylic and metals.
• Collaborating with designers and fabricators to ensure quality execution.

Skills

Bench joinery

Cabinet making

Reading drawings

Independent worker

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery

Tools

Power tools

Workshop machinery

Job description

Join Echo House – where creativity meets precision.

Echo House is a market leader in creative production, delivering exceptional design, fabrication, and experiential brand activations for high-end international clients. We’re looking for skilled Freelance Bench Joiners to support our busy fabrication team on a project basis.

The Role

We’re seeking a talented and detail driven Bench Joiner to craft high-quality bespoke builds, including retail window displays, pop-ups, and brand activations. You’ll work collaboratively with our Technical Design and Fabrication teams, bringing concepts to life with precision and craftsmanship.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building bespoke displays, set pieces, and retail installations
• Interpreting and working from technical drawings
• Working with a wide range of materials (timber, MDF, laminates, acrylic, metals)
• Collaborating closely with designers and fabricators to ensure quality execution

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery (or equivalent experience)
• Strong bench joinery and cabinet‑making skills
• Excellent knowledge of tools and workshop machinery
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High attention to detail and craftsmanship standards
• Experience within creative production / retail / exhibitions (desirable)
• Flexible and reliable, with a positive, proactive attitude

Equality and Diversity:

We promote a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued, and encouraged. We acknowledge the multicultural and diverse nature of the UK workforce and society in general. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect where everyone accepts the concept of individual responsibility. It is therefore your responsibility to make sure you always observe and adhere to this policy.