Senior Bench Joiner / Production Supervisor - Bespoke Kitchens and Furniture

An established bespoke kitchen and furniture maker in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire (LE65) is looking for a hands-on Senior Bench Joiner who can also supervise production on the workshop floor. Everything the business makes is bespoke, from five-piece doors and frames to complete kitchens and freestanding furniture, and every piece is made to individual sizes. This is not a desk-based management job. You will be on the bench making bespoke kitchen furniture yourself while leading a small team, planning the workflow and solving the problems that only come up when every job is a one-off. What you'll be doing - Making bespoke kitchen furniture, five-piece doors, frames, carcasses and freestanding pieces to drawings and cutting lists - Leading and supervising the workshop team day to day, allocating work and checking quality - Problem-solving around bespoke sizes, materials and finishes to keep production moving - Operating wood machinery safely and maintaining a tidy, safe workshop - Working with the design and management team on schedules, materials and delivery dates What we're looking for - Time-served bench joiner or cabinet maker with proven experience making bespoke kitchens or similar fitted furniture, this is essential - Experience of five-piece door and frame construction and bespoke carcass work - Experience leading or supervising others in a workshop environment - Confident reading drawings and working to tight tolerances - Safe operation of wood machinery - Based within a comfortable commute of Ashby-de-la-Zouch What's on offer - £38,000 to £45,000 per year depending on experience (to be confirmed at interview) - Permanent, full-time position, Monday to Friday - A senior, hands-on role in a respected bespoke kitchen workshop If you are a senior bench joiner with genuine bespoke kitchen experience, living around Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Burton upon Trent, Coalville, Swadlincote or Loughborough, we would love to hear from you. To apply or find out more, contact The Talent Branch on 07792 797476 or carlos@thetalentbranch.com.