Cabinet Maker / Bench Joiner - Bespoke High-End Furniture

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cabinet Maker, Cabinetmaker or Bench Joiner to take a senior bench role with an established, privately owned furniture manufacturer based in Ongar, Essex (CM5). Our client is a friendly, family-run business that designs and builds bespoke, high-end furniture and mirrors for private clients and interior designers, working across contemporary and traditional luxury furniture styles. This is a senior bench position for a skilled Cabinet Maker or Bench Joiner who is confident working to CAD drawings or rendered sketches, both independently and alongside other cabinet makers and joiners. What you'll be doing - Building bespoke, high-end furniture and mirrors to an exceptional standard, working from detailed drawings in paper and/or digital formats - Fitting modern hardware including drawer runners, hinges and architectural ironmongery - Cabinet jointing and assembly using up-to-date fixing methods and power tool jointers - Operating a range of wood machinery to a safe, qualified standard - Working confidently with hand tools, power tools and other workshop machinery What we're looking for - Proven experience as a Cabinet Maker, Cabinetmaker, Bench Joiner or Furniture Maker, working on bespoke, fine or high-end luxury furniture and cabinetry - Confident reading and working from technical CAD drawings or rendered sketches - Recognised wood machining qualifications, or clearly evidenced experience operating wood machinery safely - High personal standards of craftsmanship, planning, organisation and attention to detail - A methodical, organised approach with the ability to problem-solve and work to deadlines while maintaining quality - Own transport essential (Ongar, Essex, CM5, free on-site parking) What's on offer - £32,000 to £35,000 per year depending on experience, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - Friendly and supportive, family-run working environment with opportunities to learn new skills - 23 days annual leave (rising annually to a maximum of 25 days) plus bank holidays - Potential for overtime pay during busy periods - Company pension scheme If you are an experienced Cabinet Maker, Cabinetmaker, Furniture Maker or Bench Joiner around Ongar, Epping, Harlow, Brentwood or Chelmsford looking to bring your craftsmanship to a genuinely bespoke, high-end workshop, we would love to hear from you. To apply or find out more, contact The Talent Branch on 07792 797476 or carlos@thetalentbranch.com.