meet the
TEAM

At Johnson Bespoke, it’s all about the team. We are a collective of craftsmen, fabricators and designers.
Each bring a unique set of skills to the table. A wealth of knowledge, experience and skill

–together a force to be reckoned with.

Robin Johnson from Johnson Bespoke looking at a timber slab in a workshop

THE ROOTS OF JOHNSON BESPOKE

Johnson Bespoke was founded by Robin Johnson, one guy in a small lock up, with loads of passion, enthusiasm and skill. One job at a time, the team started to grow and the projects got bigger and better.

Moving from the lock up at the end of the alley, to the basement of an empty newspaper building gave the space to build bigger and better things, but all too soon the guys had outgrown that space, with more tools and machinery required to meet demand.

Fast forward to the present and our new workshop, based in Hastings, equipped with specialist woodworking, joinery, metalwork and fabrication machinery to allow us to produce pretty much anything, to the highest standard possible.

MANAGER

Robin Johnson

Learning how to use tools from his father at an early age sparked Robin’s interest in woodwork and metalwork, which has continued to evolve to the present day. A natural problem solver, Robin loves a challenge.

FOREMAN

Richard

As Joinery Foreman, he oversees the woodworking department, calm and collected, with a wealth of skill. Richard has been in the industry for over 45 years, If he can’t do it no-one can!

ALL- ROUNDER

Rich

Richard, or Bino as he’s affectionately known, has been part of the team since day one, and is a skilled craftsman who can turn his hand to anything. Richard’s quiet confidence comes with his vast knowledge and attention to detail.

JOINER

Tom

Tom has been in the Industry since the age of 16, starting his career in furniture making and restoration before completing a joinery apprenticeship with our foreman, Rich.

When we were expanding our team and Tom popped up, it was a no-brainer, his experience, skills, and knowledge are second to none.

JOINER

Steve

Steve has been in the industry for 10 years, with extensive experience in building sash windows, doors, and staircases.

He brings a number of skills to the table, an upbeat character who relishes a challenge.

CABINET MAKER

Jay

Jay is a seasoned cabinet maker with nearly 30 years experience in the industry.

He recently relocated from London, and has worked for a number of high end bespoke cabinetry companies over the years. A welcome addition and uplifting presence in the workshop.

JOINER

Joe

Joe has joined us recently and has a background in furniture design and making, having diversified into materials such as Metal and Resin.

He joins us after a realisation that his passion truly lies in woodworking.

DESIGNER

Sarah

Sarah is a graduate of Design and has been working in the design industry for years.

Divided between the office and workshop, running our CNC machine, she makes the transition between 2D and 3D design a smooth one and has a great understanding of machines and processes.

APPRENTICE

Luke

Luke is our most recent apprentice, studying Level 2 Joinery at college.

Alongside theory, developing key skills here in the workshop environment is paramount. It’s great to be a part of his educational journey, and proudly watching him progress week on week.

APPRENTICE

Kit

Our apprentice, Kit, studies Joinery at college but spends most of the week developing both his theory and practical skills under the guidance of our workshop woodworking team.

In only a few short months he is showing great dedication and promise, and we can’t wait to watch him flourish.

WORKSHOP DOG

Edie

Edie is the trusty workshop dog.

As well as being ridiculously fluffy in the winter months, she’s also a friend and companion to us all – especially when we are trying to eat our lunch!

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