Lead Cabinet Maker & Workshop Supervisor

JWB Joinery; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Long term stability

Job summary

JWB Joinery, a well‑established Townsville joinery specialist, is seeking an experienced hands‑on Cabinet Maker Leading Hand to lead a busy workshop on a full‑time basis.

You will supervise staff and apprentices, plan production, read drawings, and ensure quality across projects for new builds and renovations in the Townsville region. The role offers stability, growth and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Tradesperson with cabinet making background and trade qualification.
• No leadership experience required; full training provided.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and joinery plans.
• Understand workshop production processes and quality standards.
• Mentor staff and apprentices; health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead workshop employees and apprentices.
• Plan and schedule daily workshop production.
• Ensure projects meet specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate workflow to meet deadlines.
• Read joinery drawings and plans.
• Conduct quality control inspections before items leave the workshop.
• Manage workshop stock levels and coordinate deliveries with site teams.
• Mentor apprentices and foster a positive workplace culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Quality control

Problem solving

Education

Cabinet making trade qualification

Job description

JWB Joinery, a well‑established Townsville joinery specialist, is seeking an experienced hands‑on Cabinet Maker Leading Hand to lead a busy workshop on a full‑time basis.

You will supervise staff and apprentices, plan production, read drawings, and ensure quality across projects for new builds and renovations in the Townsville region. The role offers stability, growth and a supportive team environment.