Bench Joiner

Prudential Cal; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bespoke joinery manufacturer is seeking an experienced Bench Joiner to create high-end heritage projects and bespoke staircases. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, confidence in working with hardwoods, and a keen eye for detail. This full-time position offers stability with an established company and a chance to work on unique pieces using premium timbers like Oak and Walnut in a fulfilling and varied work environment.

Benefits

Permanent position

Varied unique projects

Use of premium materials

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bench Joiner or Cabinet Maker.
• Strong knowledge of curved work in a bespoke workshop.
• A keen eye for detail for high-end heritage work.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture bespoke joinery including doors, windows, and cabinetry.
• Craft complex staircases including curved handrails.
• Restore period joinery for conservation projects.
• Set up and operate woodworking machinery and hand tools.
• Work from technical CAD drawings.

Skills

Experience as a Bench Joiner

Knowledge of geometric stairs

Attention to detail

Tools

Classic woodworking machinery

Hand tools

Job description

Workshop Bench Joiner

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Job Title: Bespoke Bench Joiner (Including Heritage & Staircases)

Location: Colchester, Essex

Role: Experienced Bench Joiner opportunity to work on high-end heritage projects and complex bespoke staircases.

About the Role

We are recruiting for a highly skilled Bench Joiner to join a premier bespoke joinery manufacturer based in North Essex. This is not a standard production role; it is an opportunity for a true craftsman who takes pride in creating complex, architectural joinery for high-net-worth residential and commercial clients.

The company specialises in heritage restoration and bespoke staircases amongst other things. They are looking for someone who is confident working with hardwoods and enjoys the challenge of intricate, non-standard work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manufacture: Producing high-quality bespoke joinery from start to finish (doors, windows, cabinetry).
• Specialist Work: Crafting complex staircases, including curved handrails etc.
• Heritage: Restoring period joinery for conservation projects.
• Machinery: Setting up and operating classic woodworking machinery (spindle moulders, tenoners, planers) and using hand tools for final detailing.
• Reading Drawings: Working directly from technical CAD drawings and setting out rods.

What We Need From You

• Experience: Proven experience as a Bench Joiner / Cabinet Maker.
• Skillset: Strong knowledge of geometric stairs and curved work is highly advantageous.
• Background: Experience in a bespoke workshop environment (not just production line).
• Attitude: A keen eye for detail and the patience required for high-end heritage work.

What’s In It For You

• Variety: No two days are the same—you will be working on unique, one-off pieces.
• Quality: The chance to work with premium timbers (Oak, Walnut, Sapele, Accoya).
• Stability: A permanent, full-time position with a well-established company that has a full order book of prestigious projects.

How to Apply: If you are a Bench Joiner looking for a role where quality comes first, click “Apply Now”.

PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU LIKE THE LOOK OF THIS ROLE, BUT YOU HAVE DIFFERENT SALARY EXPECTATIONS, PLEASE STILL GET IN TOUCH BY APPLYING AND WE WILL SEE WHAT WE CAN DO.