Job details
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.
Full-time, permanent employment.
40-hour working week.
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.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Cabinet Maker or Bench Joiner looking for your next opportunity, Driver Hire would love to hear from you.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your previous experience, the types of projects you have worked on and your knowledge of woodworking machinery.
Relevant, hands-on cabinet-making or bespoke joinery experience is essential for this position.
