Lead Joinery Workshop Supervisor Timber Doors & Frames

Prime-Appointments; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Prime-Appointments is recruiting a hands-on Workshop Supervisor for a leading timber products manufacturer in the UK. This permanent role involves supervising bench joiners, planning workflow, reading drawings, and ensuring quality and safety in daily production.

You will manage a skilled team, monitor targets, mentor staff, and collaborate with senior management. The position offers full-time hours with pension, on-site parking and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in joinery, woodworking or timber doors/frames.
• Supervisory / team leader experience.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety.
• Hands-on approach with attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate bench joiners, sprayers and workshop operatives
• Plan and coordinate workshop production and workflow
• Read technical drawings, specifications and cutting lists
• Maintain high standards of quality, craftsmanship and productivity
• Monitor production targets, deadlines and material waste
• Manage Health & Safety procedures
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching and employee management
• Manage attendance, timekeeping and holidays
• Work closely with senior management and the wider manufacturing team

Skills

Joinery supervision

People management

Health & Safety

Planning & organisation

Timber doors/frames manufacturing

Communication skills

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Prime-Appointments is recruiting a hands-on Workshop Supervisor for a leading timber products manufacturer in the UK. This permanent role involves supervising bench joiners, planning workflow, reading drawings, and ensuring quality and safety in daily production.

You will manage a skilled team, monitor targets, mentor staff, and collaborate with senior management. The position offers full-time hours with pension, on-site parking and paid holidays.