At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic joinery workshop and manage production workflows for bespoke furniture.
- Company: Join a growing specialist company with a focus on quality craftsmanship.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, progression to Directorship, and great company benefits.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture with opportunities for professional growth and early finishes on Fridays.
- Why this job: Take ownership of your workshop and make a real impact in a creative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in bespoke joinery or furniture manufacturing and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Overview
Salary £40,000 - £50,000 + progression to Director + autonomy + training + company benefits + pension.
Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day joinery workshop operations
- Manage production workflow, scheduling and deadlines
- Lead joiners, machinists, apprentices and subcontractors
- Ensure high-quality standards across bespoke kitchens and fitted furniture
- Read and interpret technical drawings and CAD production files
- Work closely with Directors on production planning and business growth
Qualifications
- Background in bespoke joinery, cabinetry, fitted furniture, kitchens or furniture manufacturing
- Roles: Workshop Manager, Production Manager, Workshop Supervisor or similar
- Strong understanding of cabinet construction and workshop production
- Able to read technical drawings, CAD files or production drawings
- Confident managing joiners, machinists, apprentices or workshop staff
- Organised, proactive and quality-focused
- CNC, edgebanding or spray finishing experience advantageous
- Looking for long-term progression into senior leadership / director-level responsibility
Benefits
- Progression into Directorship / Board level
- Autonomy to take ownership of the workshop
- Small, growing specialist company
- Bespoke kitchens and fitted furniture
- Investment in CNC machinery and spray finishing
- Monday to Friday (early finish on Friday)
- Company benefits
Contact Details:
Roundhouse Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Joinery Workshop Manager
Joinery Workshop Management
Production Workflow Management
Team Leadership
Quality Control
Technical Drawing Interpretation
CAD Proficiency
Cabinet Construction Knowledge
