SENIOR CABINET MAKER

Senior Cabinet Maker | MBMC Studios

MBMC Studios is an internationally renowned specialist in fabricating extraordinary interiors, from decorative arts and architectural finishes to fine furniture craftsmanship. We deliver luxury interiors around the world, bringing together designers, makers and decorators from our in-house art studios and workshops. Because design, manufacture and decoration all happen under one roof, we can turn our clients' creative vision into work of exceptional quality.

Most of our projects are in London, but you'll also travel across the UK and overseas.

The role

We're looking for a skilled Senior Cabinet Maker with a real passion for craftsmanship and the ability to follow your work through to installation. You'll build both fitted and free standing furniture bespoke furniture and cabinetry in our workshops, then fit and finish it on site in settings from private residences to commercial interiors.

Your responsibilities:

In the workshop

• Make high-end bespoke furniture and cabinetry to the highest standard of craftsmanship, both fitted and free standing furniture.
• Work from technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate construction
• Select, prepare and work with a range of materials, using traditional and modern joinery techniques
• Check pieces carefully before they leave the workshop, so they arrive on site ready to fit

On site

• Install bespoke furniture and cabinetry with precision and care
• Carry out on-site adjustments, scribing and finishing as needed
• Transport and handle pieces safely to avoid damage
• Solve fitting problems on site, and feed what you learn back to the workshop
• Liaise with designers, project managers and clients to make sure expectations are met
• Leave every site clean and tidy

Across both

• Keep tools and equipment in good working order
• Follow health and safety guidelines at all times

What you'll bring

Essential:

• Proven experience in both fitted and free standing cabinet making, high-end joinery or bespoke furniture, including on-site fitting
• Knowledge of veneering
• Excellent knowledge of joinery techniques, materials and tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliable, punctual and professional manner
• Full UK driving licence

Preferred:

• CSCS card
• Your own tools

Desirable:

• Experience with luxury interiors or heritage properties
• Knowledge of bespoke paint or finish systems
• Carpentry or joinery qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, etc.)

What we offer

• Work on unique, high-profile projects
• A supportive, highly skilled team
• Training and career development
• Competitive pay and benefits

To apply

If you have the skills and the passion, we'd love to hear from you. Two references and a basic DBS check will be required.

COMMON DUTIES APPLICABLE TO EVERYONE

• Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel are desirable but can be taught.
• A working knowledge of any of the following software is desirable; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, AUTOCAD or Vector works but not a requirement.
• A valid UK Driving License is required.
• Other items that are beneficial to an application are Health and safety CITB certification, ladders and scaffold safety certification and First aid Qualifications.

The majority of our work will be based in Somerset and/or London, but also on site around Britain and internationally.

Workshop responsibilities: Maintaining a clean and tidy workshop at all times.

Organising kits: Planning and organizing joinery kits and materials for individual jobs -making sure they are in good working order.

Site Work: Work on site will be conducted regularly. You will be required to offer assistance installing the furniture and joinery we manufacture.

Outlook: You are expected to be polite, tidy and conscientious at all times. You must be prudent in delivering an excellent standard and work well with our team and support other projects if and when required.

Health and Safety: You must act responsibly at all times in ensuring your own safety at work. You must adhere to and enforce the company Health and Safety Policy.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £18.00-£20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Experience:

• Cabinet Making: 5 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (required)

Work Location: In person