Production Carpenter

About Planks Planks is an online brand making premium, made-to-measure oak products and timber components accessible to homeowners and DIYers across the UK. 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 skilled Production Carpenter to join us to help produce our orders. This is a hands-on production role - working with solid timber every day, cutting, machining and finishing made-to-order hardwood planks and panels at pace, while maintaining a high standard of quality throughout. You'll play a key role in keeping the workshop running smoothly and ensuring every piece that leaves the door meets our standards. If you love working with your hands, being productive, and seeing finished products go out the door every day, you'll fit right in. What you'll be doing

• Production: cutting planks and panels accurately and efficiently to order specifications.
• Material Picking: selecting material to match order requirements while minimising waste.
• Finishing: sanding, routing and drilling using belt sander, spindle moulder and other workshop machinery.
• Quality Control: completing final checks on finished pieces and making adjustments before fulfilment.
• Workshop Maintenance: keeping the workspace clean, safe and well organised. 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 production / furniture / 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 £26,000-29,000 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.