Location: Somerset
Pay: Up to £18.50+ per hour, depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Driver Hire is currently recruiting for an experienced Cabinet Maker / Bench Joiner to join one of our fantastic clients, an established business specialising in high-quality bespoke furniture and architectural joinery.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual with a strong background in cabinet making or bespoke joinery who is looking for a permanent position within a professional and well-established workshop.
Our client produces a wide range of made-to-measure products, including bespoke kitchens, fitted furniture, cabinetry and specialist joinery.
We are specifically looking for someone with proven industry experience who can work confidently and independently to a high standard.
The Role
Working within a skilled workshop team, your responsibilities will include:
- Manufacturing bespoke furniture, cabinetry and specialist joinery products.
- Working accurately from technical drawings and detailed specifications.
- Cutting, machining, preparing and assembling timber and sheet materials.
- Operating woodworking machinery, hand tools and power tools safely.
- Producing high-quality joints, assemblies and finished products.
- Working with solid timber, MDF, plywood, veneers and other materials.
- Ensuring all finished work meets the required quality standards.
- Identifying and resolving manufacturing challenges.
- Managing your workload effectively to meet project deadlines.
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
- As this is a bespoke manufacturing environment, projects will vary, offering the opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting and technically detailed products.
Experience Required
Previous professional experience in cabinet making or bespoke bench joinery is essential.
Suitable applicants must be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience working as a Cabinet Maker, Bench Joiner or within a similar skilled woodworking role.
- Experience manufacturing bespoke furniture or made-to-measure joinery.
- The ability to confidently interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong practical knowledge of woodworking machinery, equipment and construction techniques.
- Experience working with different timber and sheet materials.
- Excellent accuracy, attention to detail and finishing standards.
- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- A reliable, professional approach and pride in producing quality workmanship.
Please note: This is an experienced position and is not suitable for trainees or applicants without previous practical industry experience.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay of up to £18.50+ per hour, depending on experience and ability.
- Established and professional workshop environment.
- A varied workload involving bespoke and specialist projects.
- Opportunity to work alongside an experienced team.
- Long-term career opportunities with a well-established business.
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