Senior Cabinet Maker - Apprentice Mentor

Experienced Cabinet Maker

Build exceptional furniture. Pass on a valuable trade.

We’re looking for an experienced Cabinet Maker who takes real pride in their craft and would enjoy helping the next generation develop theirs.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity to join an established team producing high-quality office furniture and bespoke cabinetry. You’ll work across a varied range of projects—from interpreting technical drawings and manufacturing furniture in the workshop through to installing finished pieces on site.

However, this role offers something more than the usual cabinet-making position.

Alongside your own work, you’ll help mentor apprentices as they learn the trade. You don’t need to be a qualified teacher or an experienced trainer. What matters is that you’re patient, approachable and genuinely interested in passing on the skills and standards you’ve developed throughout your career.

What you’ll be doing

Manufacturing bespoke cabinetry, commercial furniture and fitted office furniture

Reading and working accurately from technical drawings and specifications

Working with timber, MDF, laminates, veneers and other furniture materials

Operating woodworking machinery and hand tools safely and efficiently

Assembling and finishing furniture to a consistently high standard

Installing fitted cabinetry and office furniture when required

Managing your work effectively to meet project deadlines

Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop

Working closely with colleagues to maintain excellent quality standards

Supporting apprentices with practical guidance and on-the-job training

Demonstrating the correct techniques and safe working practices

Helping less experienced team members build their skills, confidence and attention to detail

What we’re looking for

You could currently be working as a Cabinet Maker, Furniture Maker, Bench Joiner or similar. You’ll need:

Strong cabinet-making or furniture-manufacturing experience

Experience producing office furniture, commercial interiors or bespoke cabinetry

Confidence reading technical drawings and working to precise measurements

Experience using woodworking machinery and hand tools

Excellent attention to detail and pride in the finished product

A sound understanding of workshop and site health and safety

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

A reliable, positive and professional approach

The patience and communication skills to support apprentices effectively

A genuine willingness to share your knowledge and experience

Previous experience training, supervising or mentoring apprentices would be helpful, but it isn’t essential. If you’re an experienced craftsperson who enjoys helping others improve, we’d still be very interested in speaking with you.

What’s on offer

Permanent, full-time employment

A competitive salary based on your experience

Stable, long-term work within an established and supportive team

A varied mix of office furniture and bespoke cabinetry projects

The opportunity to play an important role in developing future cabinet makers

A professional working environment where quality craftsmanship is valued

Continued development and progression opportunities

If you’re proud of your trade, enjoy producing work to a high standard and would like to pass your skills on to the next generation, apply today for a confidential conversation

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