Carpenter/Fitter

Real People Recruitment Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van or tool allowance

Job summary

Real People Recruitment Limited are seeking a Qualified Carpenter / Bespoke Kitchen Fitter for a premier Dublin-based design studio and interiors specialist. Working on site in clients' homes, you will install high-end, hand-crafted kitchens and fitted joinery from CAD plans, delivering a flawless finish and maintaining brand standards.

You will coordinate with plumbers, electricians and the workshop team, manage timelines, and ensure health and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Carpenter/Joiner with a time-served apprenticeship or recognised trade equivalent.
• Proven track record fitting high-end, bespoke kitchens directly in domestic residential properties.
• Expertise reading CAD design plans and complex technical drawings.
• Expert capability in carcass assembly, worktop fitting, custom cabinetry, and fine finishing.
• Full, clean driving licence, plus own core tools.
• Valid Safe Pass (or equivalent site safety certification).
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong customer-facing communication skills.
• Experience installing integrated kitchen appliances and basic knowledge of associated plumbing/electrical connections.
• Prior experience handling premium, solid-wood, or complex luxury joinery products.

Responsibilities

• Install high-end bespoke fitted kitchens and custom joinery from detailed technical CAD design plans.
• Execute precise assembly and fitting of carcasses, doors, worktops, panelling, and integrated appliances.
• Perform first and second fix carpentry, liaising smoothly with plumbers, electricians, and sub-contractors on site.
• Conduct precise on-site measurements prior to fitting, proactively identifying and reporting any plan discrepancies.
• Maintain strict quality control, completing meticulous snagging to ensure a flawless finish before client sign-off.
• Represent both our client and agency professionally, maintaining a clean, tidy, and respectful workspace in client homes.
• Communicate effectively with the workshop team, design consultants, and office staff regarding site progress or required adjustments.
• Manage installation timelines efficiently while adhering to all site health and safety protocols.
• Lead final walkthroughs with clients to ensure total satisfaction.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

CAD plans

Reading drawings

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Real people Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a premier Dublin-based design studio and manufacturing specialist renowned for creating luxury, hand-crafted kitchens and bespoke interiors. From country estates to contemporary new builds, our client delivers high-specification, custom joinery tailored to exacting standards.

Job Title:

Qualified Carpenter / Bespoke Kitchen Fitter

Client:

High-End Bespoke Fitting & Interior Installation Specialist

Location:

Dublin (Site-based across Dublin and surrounding areas)

Position Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Agency:

On behalf of our client

Driven by an ethical, customer-focused culture, they are seeking an experienced Qualified Carpenter / Kitchen Fitter to join their team and bring their custom-designed interiors to life in client homes.

The Role

Working directly in customers' homes, you will be responsible for installing bespoke, hand-crafted kitchens and fitted joinery to exceptional standards. Working from detailed technical plans, you will act as the key craftsman on site—fitting carcasses, custom panelling, worktops, doors, and integrated appliances. As the final link in the project delivery chain, your precision and professional conduct will represent the brand’s luxury reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Install high-end bespoke fitted kitchens and custom joinery from detailed technical CAD design plans.
• Execute precise assembly and fitting of carcasses, doors, worktops, panelling, and integrated appliances.
• Perform first and second fix carpentry, liaising smoothly with plumbers, electricians, and sub-contractors on site.
• Conduct precise on-site measurements prior to fitting, proactively identifying and reporting any plan discrepancies.
• Maintain strict quality control, completing meticulous snagging to ensure a flawless finish before client sign-off.
• Represent both our client and agency professionally, maintaining a clean, tidy, and respectful workspace in client homes.
• Communicate effectively with the workshop team, design consultants, and office staff regarding site progress or required adjustments.
• Manage installation timelines efficiently while adhering to all site health and safety protocols.
• Lead final walkthroughs with clients to ensure total satisfaction.

Candidate Requirements

• Fully qualified Carpenter/Joiner (time-served apprenticeship or recognized trade equivalent).
• Proven track record fitting high-end, bespoke kitchens directly within domestic residential properties.
• Expertise reading CAD design plans and complex technical drawings.
• Expert capability in carcass assembly, worktop fitting, custom cabinetry, and fine finishing.
• Full, clean driving licence, plus own core tools.
• Valid Safe Pass (or equivalent site safety certification).
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong customer-facing communication skills.
• Experience installing integrated kitchen appliances and basic knowledge of associated plumbing/electrical connections.
• Prior experience handling premium, solid-wood, or complex luxury joinery products.

What On Offer

• Highly competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience).
• Stable, continuous pipeline of high-end bespoke residential projects.
• Van or tool allowance provision (details discussed at interview).
• Dedicated back-of-house support from an established design studio, workshop, and project management team.