Joinery Foreman

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Joinery Foreman to lead their joinery team in Manchester. This role involves overseeing production and ensuring safety and quality standards during on-site builds for exhibitions and events. The ideal candidate will have essential carpentry experience and a client-focused attitude, thriving in a fast-paced environment. With flexible working hours and an attractive salary package, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects while fostering a positive team culture. If you are passionate about quality and results, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production or exhibition/event management preferred.
• Carpentry/joinery experience is essential.
• Full UK Drivers License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the joinery team and oversee production activities.
• Manage on-site build activities for exhibitions and events.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Skills

Carpentry/Joinery

Production Facility Experience

Client Service Focus

Good Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Attention to Detail

Resilience

Job description

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business that is looking to recruit a Joinery Foreman on a permanent basis to cover the Manchester area (and other areas further afield).

Overview

Responsibilities include leading the joinery team, overseeing production, ensuring safety and quality standards, and managing on-site build activities for exhibitions and events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead by example to foster a positive culture towards HSS across all teams.
2. Report to the Manager on production order issues, information errors, and output quality.
3. Support warehouse management with production team labour to meet targets and standards.
4. Build features, stands, and bespoke elements in the warehouse; support team in Pull & Prep; oversee critical loading projects.
5. Develop a robust breakdown plan with appropriate labour and resources to meet timelines, ensure safe return of equipment, and report defects.
6. Work with the Manager to assess equipment and stock, report faulty machinery, and follow maintenance plans.
7. Contribute to facilities management by reporting defects and assisting in maintenance.
8. Maintain a safe and clean work environment, contributing to daily clean-down processes.
9. Manage sub-hire labour during build and breakdown, ensuring schedules and equipment are on plan.
10. Ensure sub-hire labour follows procedures; report accidents or near misses.
11. Identify and quarantine faults in shell schemes or other components.
12. Monitor and control build schedules, communicate delays or shortfalls, and adjust team efforts accordingly.
13. Oversee multiple services (build plan, shell, flooring, furniture) in collaboration with the event manager.
14. Lead the team to install all services and components correctly before project completion.
15. Approve block plans for HSS and ensure records are filed with the Event Manager before the show opens.
16. Supervise onsite loading of trucks, ensuring safe and damage-free loading of stock.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. Proven experience in a production facility or exhibition/event management preferred.
2. Carpentry/joinery experience is essential.
3. Full UK Drivers License (maximum 6 points).
4. Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
5. Client and service-focused attitude.
6. Self-motivated and results-driven.
7. Good communication skills.
8. Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
9. Logical and systematic working approach.
10. Strong team player.
11. Open to learning and embracing change.
12. Passionate about results and taking responsibility.
13. Resilient and capable of meeting deadlines.
14. Flexible to work additional hours if required.
15. Punctual and honest with high integrity.
16. Quality-driven mindset.

Job Details:

Code: MB426: Joinery Foreman

Location: Manchester

Salary: £33,000 – £37,000 (£39,000 – £43,000 OTE) + OOT Allowance

Working Hours: Flexible shift pattern – core hours Mon – Fri 8am-4.30pm