Cabinet Maker / Bench Joiner

CABINET MAKER / JOINER

Overview

The role covers diverse work, manufacturing a wide variety of cabinetry and joinery items, including but not limited to the following:

Reception desks

Wall and ceiling panelling

Shelving

Bars and front of the house units

Shop display units

Kitchens

Wardrobes and credenzas

Bedroom fitouts

Seating

Windows and doors

A wide range of materials including solid timber, MDF, laminate, melamine boards, real wood veneers, glass, stone, metalwork and solid surface manufactured materials are used in the production process.

Competencies and responsibilities

An understanding of design and a fine eye for detail

Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation skills, managing jobs from pre-manufacture to completion, ensuring efficient project delivery

Reading detailed drawings in paper and digital formats

High-level practical furniture and joinery skills covering:

Operating a wide variety of wood machinery

Use of hand power tools

Use of hand tools

Experience and knowledge of a wide variety of timbers, veneers and manufactured boards

Experience using and applying secondary materials such as decorative metal trims and inlays, fabric, glass, and similar

A good knowledge of cabinet jointing and assembly using up to date fixings and power tool jointers

A good knowledge of using and installing modern fittings, drawer runners, hinges and architectural ironmongery

Assisting site fitting teams when required

Completing and submitting timesheets for approval

General requirements

High personal standards of work and presentation

Working safely in compliance with Health & Safety regulations

Ensuring time targets and quality standards are met

Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe working space

Minimising waste

Attributes

Hardworking and self-motivated

Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines and willing to work overtime when required

Good organisational and communication skills

Attention to detail

Able to think ahead for yourself without waiting for instructions

Problem solving skills

Able to work on your own as well as part of a team and able to get on well with others

Physical fitness commensurate with the need to handle materials and woodwork products