Bench Joiner

Location: Somerset
Pay: Up to £18.50+ per hour, depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

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.

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.

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.

• 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.