CJS was established in 2009 as a Limited Company by its current Directors and Shareholders. Since its inception, the company has grown to become a leading joinery contractor in the North East of England, trusted throughout the industry for its honest, reliable, and professional approach.
Over the years, we have built and maintained long-standing relationships with many of the UK's leading main contractors, delivering successful projects across a diverse range of sectors. Our experience spans both multi-million-pound developments and smaller, highly detailed schemes, helping us establish an excellent reputation for quality, reliability, and service within the construction industry.
At CJS, we understand the demands and expectations of clients and main contractors alike. By choosing CJS, you can be confident in the smooth delivery of joinery services that are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of workmanship.
Our success is built on the skills, knowledge, flexibility, and commitment of our teams, who consistently rise to the challenges presented by the wide variety of projects we undertake. We take pride in our reputation for delivering a high-quality service and our ability to meet demanding programmes while maintaining the standards our clients expect.
CJS has also developed strong working partnerships with merchants, manufacturers, and importers across all aspects of our trade. These long-established relationships enable us to provide a dependable and responsive service, offering comprehensive solutions for all carpentry and joinery requirements.
To support our continued growth and commitment to excellence, we have implemented a series of Key Performance Targets throughout our company procedures. These targets help us maintain the high standards of quality and service for which we are known, while also promoting environmental responsibility and the highest levels of health and safety. By integrating these objectives into our day-to-day business processes, we remain focused on delivering successful projects and building lasting relationships with our clients and main contractors.

• Attract, recruit, and retain the highest-quality Joiners and Carpenters available within the industry.
• Effectively source and manage labour, materials, and resources to support operational requirements.
• Continuously monitor, review, and improve working practices to enhance quality, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Develop a thorough understanding of our clients' requirements, ensuring alignment of goals, expectations, and objectives.
• Work collaboratively with clients to ensure all projects are completed in accordance with specifications, quality standards, and agreed programme deadlines.
• Drive continuous business improvement to establish the company as one of the most professional and highly respected joinery subcontractors in the UK.
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of Health and Safety, setting an example of industry best practice across all operations.
Jonathan Cantes - Managing Director
Wayne Dalton - Contracts Director
John Straughan - Projects Manager
Ashleigh Naughton - Office & Finance Manager