Vacancies

Aluminium Sales Estimator

Aluminium Sales Estimator – Joinery & Fabrication
Part - Time or Full-time | Blenheim | Competitive pay based on experience

We’re looking for an experienced Aluminium Sales Estimator to join our growing team. If you understand the joinery or aluminium fabrication game, know how to price a job properly, and enjoy working with builders, architects, and clients, this could be the perfect role for you.

What’s in it for you:

A respected, established company with a strong pipeline of work.
Variety – working across residential and light commercial projects.
Supportive team with a great culture and a down-to-earth attitude.
Competitive pay, based on experience.
Room to grow as the business expands – including potential leadership opportunities.

What you’ll be doing:

Preparing accurate, timely quotes for aluminium joinery projects.
Reading and interpreting architectural plans and specifications.
Liaising with clients, builders, and architects to clarify project details and scope.
Collaborating with the factory and project teams to ensure quotes are buildable and aligned with production capacity.
Maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing clients.
Following up on quotes, providing technical advice, and helping close sales.
Working with suppliers to confirm pricing and lead times.

What we’re looking for:

Experience in aluminium joinery estimating, sales, or fabrication (must-have).
Ability to read and interpret building plans and technical drawings.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Sharp attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple quotes at once.
A practical mindset – you know what will actually work on site.
Self-motivated, well-organised, and confident working independently.

Bonus points for:

Experience using V6 or similar quoting software.
Product knowledge of local aluminium systems (e.g. Altus, APL, etc.).
A background in production or installation – even better if you’ve been on the tools.

Sound like a good fit? Let’s talk.
We’re more interested in finding the right person than ticking every box — so if this feels like you, get in touch. Email production@cantwelljoinery.co.nz with your CV

Aluminium Production Manager

Join a Business That Values Your Skills – and Can Shape the Role Around You
Full-time | Blenheim | Competitive pay based on experience

We’re a successful, growing joinery and fabrication business looking for the right person to step into a key leadership role — and we’re open to tailoring the position based on your strengths. Whether your background is in factory/production management, sales and estimating, or a mix of both, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you:

A leadership role with real influence in how things are run.
Flexibility – the role can be shaped around what you’re best at.
Support from an experienced and down-to-earth team.
A respected, well-established company that takes pride in quality work.
Opportunities to grow with the business as it expands.

The kind of person who will thrive here:

You’ve worked in joinery, cabinetry, aluminium fabrication, or a similar trade.
You’re organised, proactive, and confident leading others.
You can take charge of factory operations, or you’ve got strong estimating/sales skills — or both.
You care about doing a great job and getting the details right.
You’re approachable, honest, and a good communicator.
You like solving problems, improving systems, and getting stuck in when needed.

Depending on your strengths, your responsibilities could include:

Managing factory workflow, staff, and scheduling.
Quoting, estimating, and working with clients to secure jobs.
Driving efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
Supporting business growth by helping define and develop this role into the future.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career with a business that respects your trade knowledge and backs good people.

Experienced Joiner / Cabinet Maker / Floor Manager

Leadership Role in a Quality-Focused Workshop
Full-time | Blenheim | Great team, strong pipeline, competitive pay based on experienced

We’re on the lookout for a skilled and experienced joiner or cabinet maker who’s ready to step up into a key role in our workshop. Whether you’re leading from the floor or managing workflow and mentoring others, this is a chance to make your mark in a business that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and getting the job done right.

Why join us:

A respected, well-established company known for quality workmanship.
A close-knit, down-to-earth team that takes pride in what we do.
Competitive pay, great variety of work, and opportunities to grow.
Leadership role with real influence over how things run on the floor.

What you’ll be doing:

Hands-on joinery/cabinet making, as well as managing day-to-day workshop activity.
Leading or coordinating a small team, keeping workflow smooth and efficient.
Working from plans and specifications to produce high-quality joinery.
Problem-solving on the floor and supporting team members when challenges arise.
Maintaining high standards of safety, tidiness, and workmanship.
Liaising with the office team around scheduling, materials, and job progress.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

Are a qualified or highly experienced joiner/cabinet maker.
Have leadership experience or feel ready to step into a team-leading role.
Enjoy being on the tools but also want to guide and support others.
Take pride in precision, quality, and delivering on time.
Are well-organised, practical, and good at communicating with others.
Can read plans and take a job from drawing to finished product.

Nice to have:

Experience in both timber and aluminium fabrication.
Forklift licence, site safe, or other relevant qualifications.
An interest in improving systems and helping the business grow