Job Description:
About Carry on Campers
We are a growing specialist in custom van conversions. We take standard panel vans and transform them into high-specification, bespoke campervans and motorhomes.
We pride ourselves on exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and delivering high-quality finishes for our customers.
We are looking for a Joiner / Campervan Conversion Joiner to join our workshop team on a full-time basis.
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a background in joinery, carpentry, cabinet making, furniture fitting, or a similar trade who wants to develop their skills within the campervan conversion industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Campervan Builds: Working as part of a team to build and convert panel vans into bespoke campervans.
- Carpentry & Joinery: Measuring, cutting, assembling, and installing cabinetry, furniture, worktops, seating, storage units, and other interior components.
- Cabinet Installation: Fitting pre-made furniture and cabinetry accurately into vehicle interiors.
- Bespoke Joinery: Producing custom pieces to suit individual vehicle layouts and customer requirements.
- Insulation & Lining: Assisting with insulation, ply-lining, carpet lining, and preparation of vehicle interiors.
- Flooring & Interior Fitting: Installing flooring, wall panels, furniture, trims, and finishing components.
- Measuring & Accuracy: Taking accurate measurements and ensuring all components are fitted correctly and securely.
- Finishing: Carrying out detailed finishing work to achieve a high-quality, professional appearance.
- Team Working: Working alongside other members of the conversion team to complete builds efficiently and to a high standard.
- Quality & Safety: Maintaining high standards of workmanship, following workshop safety procedures, and keeping a clean and organised workspace.
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience in joinery, carpentry, cabinet making, furniture fitting, shop fitting, or a similar trade.
- Good understanding of woodworking and the safe use of hand and power tools.
- Ability to accurately measure, cut, assemble, and install timber and sheet materials.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
- Ability to work from measurements, drawings, plans, and instructions.
- Good practical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a small team.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills within the campervan conversion industry.
- Full UK driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential.
Desirable (but not essential)
- Experience working within the campervan, caravan, motorhome, boat-building, vehicle or furniture industries.
- Experience with CNC machinery or other woodworking machinery.
- Experience fitting kitchens, furniture, cabinetry, or bespoke interiors.
- Basic knowledge of vehicle conversions.
- Experience working with composite materials, aluminium, plastics, or similar materials.
- NVQ, City & Guilds, or other relevant joinery/carpentry qualification.
What We Are Looking For
The most important thing to us is quality workmanship and the right attitude.
You should be someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys building things, pays attention to the small details, and wants to see a project through from a bare van to a finished campervan.
Experience specifically in campervan conversions is not essential. If you are a skilled joiner or carpenter with a passion for practical, hands-on work, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits
- £27,000–£30,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Overtime opportunities available.
- Company pension scheme.
- Bonus scheme.
- Company events.
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Paid volunteer time.
- Sick pay.
- All specialised power tools provided.
- Opportunity to develop specialist skills within the growing campervan conversion industry.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced joiner or carpenter who takes pride in producing high-quality work and would like to be part of a growing campervan conversion business, we’d love to hear from you.
Please click Apply Now and upload your CV along with a short cover note highlighting your relevant experience.
Photos or a portfolio of previous joinery, carpentry, furniture, or vehicle projects are highly encouraged.
Please note – Salary will depend on experience.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
