Trainee Aftercare Technician

Halstock Cabinet Makers Ltd; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

OT pay

Early Friday finish

30 days holiday

Company pension

EAP

Free lunch Friday

Staff events

Free parking

Training & development

Job summary

Halstock Cabinet Makers Ltd in South Somerset is seeking a Trainee Aftercare Technician to join our team. The role involves practical hands-on work across bespoke joinery, furniture installation and aftercare services, with travel to client sites including London.

You'll learn on the job from experienced colleagues, supporting aftercare, maintenance and small works projects in prestigious residential properties, while developing essential project and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on individual with craftsmanship interest.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality.
• Good communication and professional approach with clients and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn from experienced team members.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Calm, solutions-focused problem solving.
• Reliable, proactive and customer-focused.
• Experience in joinery/cabinet making or related trades desirable.
• Experience with digital reporting tools or project management software desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support aftercare and maintenance on completed projects.
• Assist with repairs and hardware replacements.
• Help with snagging and remedial works on existing installations.
• Support installation of small works projects on site.
• Travel to client sites, primarily in London, for planned works.
• Take site photographs, notes and measurements for records.
• Maintain accurate records using digital reporting and project management systems.
• Liaise with clients, installers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Assist workshop teams with preparation and modification work.

Skills

Hands-on craftsmanship

Communication skills

Independently working

Organisation

Calm, solutions-focused

Customer service

Joinery/ Cabinet making experience (if

Tools

Digital reporting tools

Project management software

Job description

• Regular travel to London, with potential to expand across the UK and occasionally internationally
• Role to commence in January 2027

Join Our Team

Halstock Cabinet Makers is looking for a Trainee Aftercare Technician to join our team in South Somerset.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and wants to build a career within bespoke joinery, furniture installation and aftercare services. You may already have experience as a Joinery Apprentice, Furniture Installer, Cabinet Maker, Maintenance Technician or a similar practical role, or you may simply have the right attitude, willingness to learn and pride in delivering high-quality work.

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll develop the skills and knowledge needed to support aftercare, maintenance and small works projects in some of the UK's most prestigious residential properties.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting aftercare and maintenance work on completed projects
• Assisting with repairs, adjustments and replacement of hardware and ironmongery
• Helping with snagging, remedial works and modifications to existing installations
• Supporting the installation of small works projects on site
• Travelling to client sites, primarily in London, to assist with planned works and surveys
• Taking site photographs, notes, measurements and other project information
• Maintaining accurate records using digital reporting and project management systems
• Liaising professionally with clients, installers, subcontractors and internal teams
• Assisting workshop teams with preparation, manufacturing and modification work where required
• Following health and safety procedures and maintaining high standards of workmanship at all times

What we're looking for

• A practical, hands‑on individual with a genuine interest in craftsmanship and furniture installation
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with clients and colleagues
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced team members
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and as part of a team
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities effectively
• A calm, solutions-focused approach to problem solving
• Reliable, proactive and committed to delivering excellent customer service
• Experience within joinery, cabinet making, furniture installation, construction, maintenance or a related trade is desirable
• Experience using digital reporting tools or project management software is desirable

What we offer

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Overtime paid at time‑and‑a‑half
• Early finish on Fridays
• Up to 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free lunch every Friday
• Staff social events throughout the year
• Free on‑site parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Long‑term career prospects within a growing business

Why Halstock?

Be part of one of the UK's leading bespoke cabinet makers, delivering luxury interiors for prestigious residential projects

Long‑term career stability, with 25% of our workforce having been with us for over 10 years

Ongoing investment in our people, facilities and equipment

Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business

Modern workshop facilities and a collaborative team environment

Work alongside experienced colleagues who take genuine pride in quality and craftsmanship

About Halstock

Halstock Cabinet Makers design, manufacture and install bespoke interiors for the high‑end residential market.

We collaborate with architects, interior designers, project managers, quantity surveyors and private clients who expect exceptional quality and craftsmanship.

Our team of designers, cabinet makers, project managers, veneerers, finishers and fitters are specialists in their fields and take genuine pride in the work they produce.

Halstock Cabinet Makers is for everyone. We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission.