Joinery Workshop Manager

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bespoke furniture manufacturer is seeking an experienced Joinery Workshop Manager to oversee workshop operations. Responsibilities include managing daily production, leading a skilled team, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have strong joinery experience and leadership skills. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company pension

Company events

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a joinery workshop management or senior supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of bespoke furniture/joinery production processes and materials.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations within the joinery workshop.
• Lead and develop a team of skilled workers.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Joinery workshop management

Bespoke furniture production

Team leadership

Technical drawing interpretation

Job description

Job Title: Joinery Workshop Manager

Location: Leicestershire

Salary: £18.00-£20.00 per hour

Shift: 8am to 4:30pm Mon to Fri + Overtime

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead projects for prestigious commercial clients
• Supportive, professional working environment with a focus on quality and craftsmanship
• Company pension
• Company events
• Overtime available

About the Company

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of high-quality bespoke furniture, supplying to a range of prestigious hotels, offices, and commercial interiors across the UK. With a reputation for craftsmanship, innovation, and attention to detail, they deliver premium joinery solutions from concept through to installation.

The Role

They are now seeking an experienced Joinery Workshop Manager to lead their manufacturing team and drive operational excellence. The Joinery Workshop Manager will be responsible for overseeing all workshop operations, ensuring production schedules are met, quality standards are maintained, and projects are delivered on time and to specification. This is a hands‑on leadership role, ideal for someone with a strong background in bespoke joinery or furniture manufacturing who is passionate about quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day operations within the joinery workshop, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality production.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of skilled joiners, machinists, fitters and finishers.
• Plan and allocate workloads in line with project deadlines and client requirements.
• Work closely with the design, production, and installation teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Monitor quality standards throughout the manufacturing process, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company policies.
• Manage stock levels, material usage and tooling maintenance to maximise efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining processes and enhancing productivity.
• Provide technical input and problem‑solving expertise during production planning and fabrication stages.

About You

• Proven experience in a joinery workshop management or senior supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of bespoke furniture/joinery production processes and materials.
• Hands‑on background in joinery or cabinetmaking (beneficial).
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities, with a focus on meeting deadlines and quality targets.
• Confident in reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach.

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