Job Description
About Planks
Planks is a new online timber retailer specialising in made-to-measure hardwood planks and panels. We sell directly to customers across the UK, helping DIYers and homeowners get high-quality timber cut exactly to size.
We're a small, fast-growing team focused on building a simple, efficient production system and delivering a great product. Led by multi-time founder, James Terry (previously co-founder of Dishpatch, now a Waitrose company), Planks is positioned to make quality timber accessible to millions of DIYers and we're excited you're considering joining us on the journey.
About the Role:
We're looking for a Production Carpenter to join the team and help produce our orders.
This is a hands-on production role - working with solid timber every day, cutting, machining and finishing made-to-order products at pace, while maintaining a high standard of quality.
You'll be involved across the whole process:
* planing and preparing material
* cutting to size
* sanding and finishing
* checking and improving products and processes
You'll play a key role in keeping the workshop running smoothly and producing consistent, high-quality work.
If you enjoy working with your hands, being productive, and seeing finished products go out the door every day, you'll fit in well here.
Responsibilities
* Material Picking – selecting material for order specifications whilst minimising waste.
* Production – cutting planks and panels accurately and efficiently to order.
* Finishing – sanding, routing and drilling using belt sander, spindle moulder and mortiser.
* Quality Control – checking finished pieces and making adjustments before fulfilment.
* Batch Production – producing standardised products (e.g. shelves and chopping boards).
* Stock Management – maintaining inventory counts and processing material deliveries.
* Workshop Maintenance – keeping the workshop clean, safe and well organised.
* Equipment Maintenance – carrying out routine maintenance on our machines (e.g. blade changes).
About You
* 1-3 years experience in a woodworking / carpentry workshop
* Comfortable working at pace while maintaining quality
* Practical, hands-on and proactive
* Takes pride in a clean and organised workspace
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Compensation & Benefits
* Pay for this role is between £27,000-32,000 per annum based on experience
* This role is full time and based at our workshop in Camberwell, South East London
* ️ 30 days holiday per year, including bank holidays
* ️ Social, fun and positive work environment
* Team dinners every other month and team drinks every month
* Free oak and walnut offcuts for your DIY desires
Note: we are often hiring zero-hour contract carpenters, so if you are looking for flexible work instead of full time, apply to this role expressing so and we will be in touch if it's a suitable fit.