Joinery Team Leader

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.

• 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

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

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 confidently

Due to the location of the site, candidates must have their own transport.

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.