Details:
- Salary: £38,000 - 42,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Epping Essex
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Joinery Team Leader - Timber Doors & Frames
Epping | Circa £40,000 DOE | Permanent
Are you an experienced Joinery Team Leader, Workshop Supervisor, or Senior Bench Joiner looking to take the next step in your career?
Our client is a well-established manufacturer of bespoke, high-end timber doors, frames, and panels, supplying both prestigious commercial and residential projects. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a hands-on Joinery Team Leader to oversee a skilled team of bench joiners, sprayers, and workshop operatives.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business that prides itself on craftsmanship, quality, and attention to detail.
Benefits
Salary circa £40,000, depending on experience
Working hours:
Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: 7:00am - 3:15pm
20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Stable, long-term employment with a growing manufacturer
The Role
Reporting into senior management, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the joinery workshop, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and delivery deadlines are achieved.
Key responsibilities include:
Supervising a team manufacturing bespoke timber doors and frames
Leading, motivating, and developing workshop staff to maximise performance and morale
Reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and cutting lists
Ensuring all products meet strict quality and craftsmanship standards
Planning and coordinating workflow to maximise efficiency and minimise waste
Monitoring productivity and supporting the achievement of production deadlines
Enforcing health, safety, and environmental procedures across the workshop
Conducting performance reviews and providing coaching and feedback
Managing attendance, timekeeping, holidays, and disciplinary matters when required
Working closely with the wider manufacturing team to ensure smooth operations
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Proven experience within a joinery, furniture manufacturing, timber door, or woodworking environment
Previous supervisory, team leader, or management experience within a workshop or manufacturing setting
Strong people management skills, with experience conducting performance reviews and managing employee relations matters
The ability to lead and communicate effectively within a multicultural workforce
A solid understanding of workplace Health & Safety regulations
Excellent organisation and planning skills
A hands-on, proactive approach with strong attention to detail
The ability to work independently and make decisions confidentlyDue to the location of the site, candidates must have their own transport.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced joinery professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for quality craftsmanship, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join a growing and highly respected manufacturer of premium timber products.
Please note: Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future cannot be considered for this role.
Apply now with your CV or contact Julia at Prime Appointments for more information