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PermanentPosted 16 July 2026
Cabinetmaker & Team Leader
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4PU · Confidential employer
£35,000 – £40,000
Cabinetmaker & Team Leader
Whitby, North Yorkshire | Permanent | Full Time | Competitive Hourly Rate
A rare opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected luxury bespoke furniture makers in a senior hands-on leadership role. Based in Whitby, North Yorkshire, this company has been producing exceptional handcrafted furniture for nearly 40 years.
The Role
You will combine your skills as an accomplished cabinetmaker with a team leadership responsibility, guiding fellow craftspeople through projects to completion. This is a working leadership role — you will be at the bench as much as you are directing others, and the quality of your own work will set the standard for the team.
Key Responsibilities
Leading and supporting the workshop team on bespoke furniture commissions
Producing high-quality handcrafted furniture to precise specifications and tight deadlines
Working from technical drawings with accuracy and craftsmanship pride
Maintaining professional workshop standards and ensuring safe use of hand tools and woodworking machinery
Contributing to residential, marine/yacht and hospitality projects
What We Are Looking For
An accomplished cabinetmaker with a genuine passion for the craft
Proven ability to work independently and lead others in a workshop environment
Strong knowledge of furniture materials and manufacturing processes
Confident operating hand tools and woodworking machinery to a high standard
Technical drawing proficiency
A professional, reliable and collaborative approach
The Company
An independently minded workshop with nearly 40 years of heritage, producing bespoke commissions for prestigious residential properties, luxury yachts, and high-end hospitality venues. The team is small, highly skilled, and proud of what they make — this is a place where craft genuinely matters.
Package
Competitive hourly rate (experience-dependent)
Company pension scheme
Private medical insurance
20 days annual leave
Monthly paid team lunch
To apply or find out more, contact The Talent Branch on 07792 797476 or carlos@thetalentbranch.com
Skills & Experience
cabinetmakingbespoke furnitureteam leadershipwoodworking machineryhand toolstechnical drawingjoinerymarineyacht
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