Bench Joiner – Bespoke Commercial Joinery

Job Description:

Bench Joiner – Bespoke Commercial Joinery
📍 Nottingham (NG2)
💰 £16.00 – £18.50 per hour
🕒 Full-time | Permanent

We are looking for a time-served Bench Joiner to join our workshop team producing high-quality commercial furniture and bespoke joinery for hospitality, leisure, retail, and corporate environments.

⚠️ Please note: This role is workshop-based bench joinery, not site carpentry. Candidates must have experience in cabinet making, solid surfaces, and detailed joinery, rather than 1st/2nd fix carpentry, doors, or windows.

The Role

You will be responsible for manufacturing bespoke commercial joinery pieces to a high standard, working from technical drawings and using a range of traditional and modern woodworking tools and machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacturing bespoke joinery items including bars, banquette seating, wall panelling, reception desks, and detailed cabinetry

• Working confidently from technical drawings, CAD plans, and architectural specifications

• Producing accurate components using traditional joinery techniques, hand tools, and workshop machinery

• Working with complex designs, curved forms, premium materials, and intricate detailing

• Assembling and finishing products to commercial installation standards

• Maintaining a clean, safe workshop environment

• Collaborating with project managers and design teams to meet production deadlines

Skills & Experience

• Time-served Bench Joiner with proven workshop experience

• Background in bespoke furniture or commercial joinery manufacturing

• Experience with:

  • Solid surface work

  • Laminating

  • Counter set-up

• Strong craftsmanship and attention to detail

• Ability to work to tight tolerances and detailed drawings

• Competent using woodworking machinery, power tools, and CNC-assisted processes

• Reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team

What We Offer

• £16 – £18.50 per hour depending on experience

• Opportunity to work on high-end commercial projects

• Modern workshop environment

• Supportive team and stable, long-term work

• Company pension

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ carpentry/joinery experience

• CSCS card preferred but not essential

• Workshop-based role at NG2 location