An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cabinet Maker, Cabinetmaker or Bench Joiner to join the bench team at an established, privately owned furniture manufacturer based in Ongar, Essex (CM5).
Our client is a friendly, family-run business that designs and builds bespoke furniture and mirrors for private clients and interior designers, working across contemporary and traditional furniture styles. This is a hands-on bench position for a capable 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 furniture and mirrors to a high 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, with solid workshop experience in furniture, cabinetry or bench joinery
- 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
Ready to apply?
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 busy bespoke furniture workshop, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 2026-11-02
To apply or find out more, contact The Talent Branch on
07792 797476 or
carlos@thetalentbranch.com
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