Senior Cabinet Maker - Apprentice Mentor

Broadreach Limited; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadreach Limited is seeking an experienced Cabinet Maker to join our established workshop creating high-quality office furniture and bespoke cabinetry. You will interpret technical drawings, manufacture and assemble components, and install completed pieces on site when required.

This role also involves mentoring apprentices, sharing your craft, and helping the next generation develop their skills. You don't need to be a qualified trainer, but patience and clear communication are essential to

Qualifications

• Strong cabinet-making or furniture-manufacturing experience.
• Experience producing office furniture or bespoke cabinetry.
• Ability to read technical drawings to precise measurements.
• Experience using woodworking machinery and hand tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to share knowledge and mentor apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture bespoke cabinetry and office furniture.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specs.
• Work with timber, MDF, laminates and veneers.
• Operate woodworking machinery and hand tools safely.
• Assemble, finish, and install furniture as needed.
• Manage workload to meet project deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, safe workshop.
• Support apprentices with guidance and training.
• Maintain quality standards with colleagues.
• Help develop future cabinet makers.

Skills

Cabinet-making experience

Reading technical drawings

Workshop safety

Teamwork

Apprentice mentorship

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Tools

Woodworking machinery

Hand tools

Job description

Experienced Cabinet Maker

Build exceptional furniture. Pass on a valuable trade.

We're looking for an experienced Cabinet Maker who takes real pride in their craft and would enjoy helping the next generation develop theirs.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity to join an established team producing high-quality office furniture and bespoke cabinetry. You'll work across a varied range of projects—from interpreting technical drawings and manufacturing furniture in the workshop through to installing finished pieces on site.

However, this role offers something more than the usual cabinet‑making position.

Alongside your own work, you'll help mentor apprentices as they learn the trade. You don't need to be a qualified teacher or an experienced trainer. What matters is that you're patient, approachable and genuinely interested in passing on the skills and standards you've developed throughout your career.

What you'll be doing

• Manufacturing bespoke cabinetry, commercial furniture and fitted office furniture
• Reading and working accurately from technical drawings and specifications
• Working with timber, MDF, laminates, veneers and other furniture materials
• Operating woodworking machinery and hand tools safely and efficientlyAssembling and finishing furniture to a consistently high standard
• Installing fitted cabinetry and office furniture when required
• Managing your work effectively to meet project deadlines
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain excellent quality standards
• Supporting apprentices with practical guidance and on-the-job training
• Demonstrating the correct techniques and safe working practices
• Helping less experienced team members build their skills, confidence and attention to detail

What we're looking for

You could currently be working as a Cabinet Maker, Furniture Maker, Bench Joiner or similar. You'll need:

• Strong cabinet-making or furniture-manufacturing experience
• Experience producing office furniture, commercial interiors or bespoke cabinetry
• Confidence reading technical drawings and working to precise measurements
• Experience using woodworking machinery and hand tools
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in the finished product
• A sound understanding of workshop and site health and safety
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A reliable, positive and professional approach
• The patience and communication skills to support apprentices effectively
• A genuine willingness to share your knowledge and experience

Previous experience training, supervising or mentoring apprentices would be helpful, but it isn't essential. If you're an experienced craftsperson who enjoys helping others improve, we'd still be very interested in speaking with you.

What's on offer

• Permanent, full-time employment
• A competitive salary based on your experience
• Stable, long-term work within an established and supportive team
• A varied mix of office furniture and bespoke cabinetry projects
• The opportunity to play an important role in developing future cabinet makers
• A professional working environment where quality craftsmanship is valued
• Continued development and progression opportunities

If you're proud of your trade, enjoy producing work to a high standard and would like to pass your skills on to the next generation,