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Head of Joinery
Kingston upon Thames
£45,000 - £50,000
Our client is a specialist manufacturer of high-end bespoke joinery products, delivering exceptional craftsmanship to discerning clients across the UK and internationally. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Head of Joinery to oversee and drive the performance of the business across sales, operations and production.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands bespoke joinery inside and out and can balance commercial awareness with operational excellence.
The Role
Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the joinery division, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards whilst maintaining productivity, profitability and client satisfaction.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading and developing teams across sales, design, project delivery and production
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Overseeing projects from initial enquiry through to manufacture and completion
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Driving operational efficiency, productivity and quality standards
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Supporting and mentoring department managers and team leaders
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Reviewing processes and implementing improvements where required
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Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to client expectations
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Monitoring performance, workflow and resource planning across the business
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Maintaining exceptional attention to detail throughout all stages of project delivery
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Working closely with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders
About You
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Proven experience in a senior leadership position within a bespoke joinery, architectural joinery, furniture manufacturing or millwork business
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Strong understanding of joinery manufacturing processes and project delivery
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Experience managing multiple departments and teams
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Commercially aware with experience overseeing sales, quotations or client relationships
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Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
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Strong leadership and communication skills
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Able to drive performance whilst maintaining quality and craftsmanship standards
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Passionate about delivering exceptional bespoke products
What's on Offer
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£45,000 - £50,000 salary
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Opportunity to play a key role within a growing and ambitious business
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High degree of autonomy and influence
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Long-term career development opportunities
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Collaborative and supportive working environment
If you have a strong joinery background and are looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a growing operation, we'd love to hear from you.
Full job description
bench joiner/cabinet maker required to join our small team making high quality joinery and furniture. Must be able to work alone and as part of small team to high standards and be competent in traditional joinery methods.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £15.00-£22.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Great Barrington OX18 4UR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Joinery: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Draughtman / Designer
Specifics
Salary = £40k - £55K (subject to age/experience)
3-month probation
Hours – 8am – 5pm
Location: Office (RM4 1TU)
Private Health – After 1 year
Company pension – After 3 months
Travel allowance / company pool cars for project visits/meetings as required
Requirements:
Good communication skills
Good time management
Be able to work to deadlines
Experience of using Solidworks and AutoCAD.
Must be able to work within a wider team
An understanding of general carpentry and joinery works
Must drive due to office location
Draughtsperson / Designer – Joinery (Essex)
Hook (open with this):
- “SolidWorks/AutoCAD joinery design role, £40–55k, proper mix of drawing + real project involvement—not just churning drawings.”
What they’ll actually be doing:
- Producing manufacturable drawings (not just concept/design fluff)
- Working with production + projects → designs actually get built
- Site visits/meetings when needed (adds variety)
Why it’s a good move:
- Strong technical role → proper joinery detail, not basic CAD monkey work
- Exposure across full lifecycle (design → manufacture → install)
- Supportive team environment (not left alone to sink)
- Travel covered / pool cars available
Who it suits best:
- SolidWorks/AutoCAD user with joinery/furniture background
- Someone who enjoys practical, buildable design (not just visuals)
- Designer wanting more involvement in real projects
Watch-outs (be upfront):
- Office-based
- Must drive (location)
- Needs real joinery understanding—not just generic CAD
Broadreach Recruitment is supporting a highly respected bespoke interiors and joinery business in the appointment of a Senior Interior Designer (FF&E).
This is a senior creative role focused on delivering exceptional interior schemes across luxury residential and heritage projects.
Estimator Role
Package
- CRE8 Joinery LLP
- Salary: £45K - £55K
- Start Date: asap
- Hours 8am – 5pm
- Office based
- Company Pension – Following 3 months service
- Private Health – Following 12 months service
- Monthly mobile allowance
- Holidays – 20 days holidays ( plus bank hols). Hols increase 1 day per year up to 25 days
- Estimator Position
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- Positive can-do attitude and able to work independently and as part of a team.
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- Minimum of 3 year’s experience working as a joinery estimator.
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- Commutable distance to HQ.
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- Able to price from and read and interpret architectural drawings.
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- Able to complete take offs from plans, elevations and drawings.
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- Comfortable in client facing environments. There may be travel to meetings in London as and when required.
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- Able to work on Microsoft Excel, Outlook & Word
Estimator – Joinery (Essex)
Hook (open with this):
- “Office-based estimator role working on bespoke joinery packages, £45–55k, proper pipeline of work—not just pricing ghost jobs.”
What they’ll actually be doing:
- Pricing high-end joinery packages from drawings (not guesswork, proper take-offs)
- Working closely with delivery team → visibility of projects, not siloed
- Some client exposure + London meetings (keeps it commercial, not just sat behind a screen)
Why it’s a good move:
- Stable, established business (not firefighting / chaotic pricing)
- Clear scope – estimator role, not being dragged into PM/design
- Decent salary band for pure estimating in joinery
- Long-term benefits (pension, healthcare, increasing holiday)
Who it suits best:
- Someone already pricing joinery who wants less chaos / more structure
- Or a number 2 estimator wanting ownership of packages
Watch-outs (be upfront):
- Fully office-based
- Needs to be confident reading drawings + doing take-offs properly
- Some client interaction expected
CAD Technician / Draughtsperson – Bespoke Joinery & Furniture
📍 Hampshire
💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits
🕒 Full-time, Permanent
Are you a skilled CAD Technician with a passion for high-end bespoke furniture?
We’re working with a leading specialist manufacturer delivering ultra-luxury bespoke furniture for super-prime residential projects across the globe.
With a strong reputation for craftsmanship and technical excellence, our client operates from state-of-the-art facilities in Hampshire, producing exceptional joinery, cabinetry, and furniture for some of the most prestigious projects worldwide.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled design and production team, working on complex, design-led projects.
You’ll be responsible for producing detailed manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks, taking concepts through to fully realised technical designs for workshop and CNC production.
You’ll work closely with project managers, workshop teams, and suppliers to ensure smooth delivery from design through to manufacture.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce detailed technical and manufacturing drawings from concept designs
- Develop drawings for client approval through to full production
- Liaise with internal teams including workshop, procurement, and projects
- Coordinate with suppliers on materials, components, and specifications
- Manage drawing revisions and updates throughout project lifecycle
- Maintain organised documentation and drawing records
- Support workshop teams with technical input where required
- Occasional involvement in site surveys and project coordination
About You
- Strong experience using SolidWorks
- Background in bespoke joinery, cabinetry, or high-end furniture
- Ideally hands-on experience as a Cabinet Maker or strong understanding of construction methods
- Able to interpret and communicate technical details clearly
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Enhanced holiday allowance + additional days with service
- Paid birthday leave
- Workplace benefits package
- Free on-site parking
- Regular social events
- Ongoing training and career development
- Flexible working approach
Why Apply?
This is a chance to work on truly unique, high-end projects alongside a team of skilled craftspeople and designers — delivering some of the finest bespoke furniture in the industry.
Sprayer / Finisher – Bespoke Furniture
📍 Hampshire
💰 Competitive Hourly Rate
🕒 Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Sprayer / Finisher looking to work on high-end bespoke furniture?
We’re working with a well-established manufacturer specialising in luxury bespoke furniture and joinery, delivering exceptional projects across high-end residential and specialist sectors.
Due to continued growth, they’re looking to add a skilled Sprayer / Finisher to their workshop team.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for preparing, spraying, and finishing high-end bespoke furniture to an exceptional standard.
This is a key role within the workshop, ensuring every piece meets the highest quality and aesthetic expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces for finishing including sanding and priming
- Apply finishes using spray techniques (lacquers, paints, stains, etc.)
- Achieve high-quality finishes across a range of bespoke furniture
- Carry out polishing and final finishing work
- Maintain spray equipment and ensure a clean working environment
- Work closely with the production team to meet deadlines
About You
- Proven experience as a Sprayer / Finisher within joinery or furniture
- Experience working on high-end or bespoke products
- Strong knowledge of different finishing techniques and materials
- High attention to detail and quality
- Reliable and able to work as part of a team
What’s on Offer
- Competitive hourly rate
- Stable, long-term opportunity
- Modern, well-equipped workshop
- Opportunity to work on premium, bespoke projects
- Supportive and skilled team environment
Project Manager – High-end residential Furniture Projects
Location: London
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to oversee bespoke kitchen and furniture projects for a prestigious luxury brand. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to world-class projects while managing every aspect of project delivery, from planning to installation. The position is based in London and involves collaborating with a range of stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage complex fitted furniture or interior fit-out projects from initial planning to final installation.
- Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers, contractors, and clients, ensuring smooth communication and project execution.
- Contribute to cost forecasting, project reporting, and financial oversight.
- Manage project scope changes and ensure effective communication of any adjustments.
- Oversee Health & Safety responsibilities on all projects.
- Provide support for the day-to-day operation of our showroom, including conducting occasional tours and assisting with events.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in managing complex interior fit-out projects, particularly in the luxury sector.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with suppliers, contractors, and clients.
- Experience in project cost forecasting, reporting, and managing scope changes.
- Familiarity with Health & Safety regulations and best practices.
- Ability to work within a small team and contribute to the broader business, including assisting with showroom operations.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Sales commission.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Regular work socials and team events.
We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative, detail-focused environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality projects. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description: Project Designer
Reporting to: Design Manager Who we are: Benchmark is one of the leading furniture makers in the UK and works with many of the world’s top architects & designers. We have our own award-winning furniture collection as well as making bespoke furniture and joinery for workspaces, public buildings, hospitality, retail, and private clients. We are a friendly team of 50 and have a lovely working environment, based on a converted farm, surrounded by fields and woodland, in the rural village of Kintbury, West Berkshire. Job Role: This is an exciting position within our Design team; taking ownership for key projects and working closely with all team members ensuring projects run smoothly, from concept through to installation. We are looking for an organised professional who will manage the day-to-day running of our design projects and support operations across departments. Predominantly split between hands-on design work, producing drawings and project management. You will be an excellent communicator who can creatively and confidently approach challenges to negotiate solutions. You will be an innovative and dynamic problem solver who can wear the many hats this role requires. Desirable Characteristics:
- Have an in-depth understanding of furniture and specialist joinery, construction methods and
finishes. ‘A heart of a craftsman’. - Have experience in a similar role – of at least 5 years. - Be the main point of contact with our clients; the architects and main contractors acting as the
friendly face of the company. - Have the ability to closely work with our craftsman to solve technical problems. You’ll need to be a
strong communicator, problem-solver and all-round team player. - Be committed to engaging fully with the Benchmark ethos and values. A can do, will do and flexible
attitude is a must. - Be responsible for quality checking projects during the manufacturing process, so a good eye for
detail and consistently delivering quality is required. - Be able to build and maintain excellent relationships externally and internally to ensure we are
getting what we need from our subcontractors and suppliers. - Great computer literacy and be open to new technologies & innovation, to help drive and further
practices/ systems within the company.
What we offer
- A full-time position (9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday) - Interesting work with lots of variety and high profile clients - Part of a friendly team
- A healthy cooked lunch provided Monday-Thursday
- A positive, productive, and enthusiastic working environment - A competitive salary and benefits package - The opportunity to make a difference.
A diverse team of people, we encourage applications from all under-represented groups & minorities, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQA+ community and people of different faiths and belief systems. Interested in the role? Email Wesleyc@benchmarkfurniture.com for more information.
For more info on the company and our values, please visit our website
www.benchmarkfurniture.com