A well-established specialist manufacturer of bespoke kitchens, fitted furniture and architectural millwork, based in Essendine, Rutland (near Stamford), is looking for a Senior Cabinet Maker / Workshop Foreman. Producing furniture-grade cabinetry of the highest quality, their projects span high-end residential properties across the UK, USA and internationally.
This is a senior, permanent position for an experienced Cabinet Maker, Cabinetmaker or Bench Joiner ready to step up into a Workshop Foreman, Workshop Supervisor or Team Leader role. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with previous supervisory or management experience in a cabinet making, joinery or furniture manufacturing workshop, and equally from those who have run their own cabinetmaking or joinery business and now want to bring that experience into a senior employed role within an ambitious, growing manufacturer.
Key responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day workshop operations while remaining hands-on at the bench
- Manufacture bespoke kitchens and fitted furniture to the highest standards
- Read and interpret technical and workshop drawings
- Oversee workshop production planning, work allocation and workflow
- Monitor progress against programme requirements and delivery schedules
- Maintain and enforce quality control standards throughout the manufacturing process
- Support, mentor and develop junior and mid-level cabinet makers in the workshop team
- Assist with machinery setup, maintenance and workshop organisation
- Work closely with project managers and designers to resolve technical issues
What we are looking for
- Minimum 10 years' experience in bespoke cabinetry, cabinet making, bench joinery or architectural millwork
- Proven experience managing, supervising or leading a workshop team, or having previously run your own cabinetmaking or joinery business
- Strong technical knowledge of furniture and cabinet construction
- Ability to work from detailed technical and workshop drawings
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- High attention to detail and a passion for quality craftsmanship
- Experience with premium residential projects (desirable)
- Knowledge of veneered and solid timber construction (desirable)
- CNC or modern manufacturing experience (desirable)
- Full UK driving licence (preferred)
What is on offer
- £40,000 to £45,000 per annum depending on experience
- Permanent, full-time position with genuine long-term progression
- Overtime opportunities
- A true leadership role with real influence over workshop culture and quality
- Varied and technically challenging projects at the premium end of the market
- Modern, well-equipped workshop environment
- Opportunity to help shape a growing business
Ready to apply?
If you are a Senior Cabinet Maker, Workshop Foreman, Workshop Supervisor or Team Leader in Stamford, Rutland, Oakham, Peterborough, Bourne, Spalding, Grantham or Corby with a bespoke kitchen, fitted furniture or fine joinery background, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 2026-11-05
To apply or find out more, contact The Talent Branch on
07792 797476 or
carlos@thetalentbranch.com
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