Freelance Bench Joiner – Bespoke Retail Displays

About the role

Echo House is seeking a Freelance Bench Joiner to craft high‑quality, bespoke retail displays and pop‑up installations for international clients. You will work closely with the Technical Design team, interpreting technical drawings and using a range of tools and machinery to produce finished products on time and to exacting standards.

Key responsibilities

• Build bespoke window displays, pop‑ups and large‑quantity stockers from technical drawings.
• Operate hand tools and machinery including CNC routers, track saws, table saws, chop saws and dimension saws.
• Work with diverse materials such as laminate, MDF, plywood, timber, stainless steel, acrylic and aluminium.
• Collaborate with the installation team to fit displays in department stores across the UK and Europe, often outside normal hours.
• Maintain health and safety standards and promote Echo’s sustainability policies on‑site.

Required profile

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in site carpentry or architectural joinery.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication with designers, fabricators and installation crews.

Required skills

• Proficiency with CNC machines and a full range of woodworking tools (routers, track saw, table saw, chop saw, cordless and electric tools).
• Knowledge of carcass and cabinet construction techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Familiarity with materials: laminate, MDF, plywood, timber, stainless steel, acrylic, aluminium.
• Basic competency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).