Bespoke joinery fitter / carpenter - Full time
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Job description
In Joinery are looking for experienced joiners / carpenters to assist with a number of bespoke installation projects in London on a freelance basis. We install joinery for the UK's leading fit-out companies, developers and architects as well as custom one-off residential projects direct to the client.
Job spec
- Duties include but not limited to –
- Confident reading and understanding technical drawings.
- An advanced level of bespoke furniture / cabinetry installation skills
- Precise scribing and specific technical methods
- Working on both high end residential and commercial sites
- Confident with all power tools and hand tools used on site
- Liaising with client, other trades, and sub-contractors
- Conducting quality checks – ensuring high standards
- Producing progress reports for senior managers
- Accurate record keeping of job progression including health and safety hazards, snags etc
- Maintaining clean and tidy site
Person spec -
- Take pride in your work
- Astute attention to detail
- Strong English language skills, both written and verbal
- Highly presentable, polite, and professional reflecting brand values
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and maintain strong working relationships
- Excellent communicator
- Natural problem solver
- Possess strong organisation and time management skills
- Be a team player
- Self-starter
- Patient and able to remain calm in stressful situations
Must have -
3+ years experience fitting bespoke joinery
Reference/s
Education -
Woodworking qualification would be beneficial but not essential
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Freelance
Salary: £25.00-£27.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid CSCS card?
- What colour is your CSCS card?
- Do you have 3+ years of bespoke joinery installation experience?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: In Joinery install post
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bespoke joinery fitter / carpenter - Full time roles across In Joinery's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25 - £27 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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