Workshop Manager

Your Retreats Ltd; Clayton-le-Moors; On-site; GBP 51,577,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank HOLIDH

Company Pension

Professional development

Job summary

Your Retreats Ltd specialises in crafting luxury bespoke lodges across the UK. We are proud of our commitment to quality, innovation, and craftsmanship.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Workshop Manager to lead our furniture manufacturing team, delivering outstanding custom pieces for our beautiful lodge interiors. As Workshop Manager, you will supervise bespoke furniture production, manage skilled joiners, organise workflow, and maintain a safe, efficient workshop environment while

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a furniture workshop.
• Strong craftsmanship skills, with a background in bespoke furniture or high-end joinery.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Organised, efficient, and quality-focused.
• A passion for craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the workshop.
• Oversee the manufacture of bespoke furniture from start to finish.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the workshop team.
• Ensure all work is completed to design specifications, quality standards, and deadlines.
• Order materials and manage stock levels.
• Maintain workshop health and safety compliance.
• Liaise closely with the design and production teams to bring concepts to life.

Skills

Leadership

Craftsmanship

Team management

Drawing interpretation

Job description

Your Retreats Ltd specialises in crafting luxury bespoke lodges across the UK. We are proud of our commitment to quality, innovation, and craftsmanship. As we continue to grow, we are looking for aWorkshop Managerto lead our furniture manufacturing team, delivering outstanding custom pieces for our beautiful lodge interiors.

Role Overview:

As Workshop Manager, you will oversee the production of bespoke furniture, ensuring all pieces meet the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. You will manage a team of skilled joiners and craftspeople, organise workflow, and maintain a safe and efficient workshop environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the workshop.
• Oversee the manufacture of bespoke furniture from start to finish.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the workshop team.
• Ensure all work is completed to design specifications, quality standards, and deadlines.
• Order materials and manage stock levels.
• Maintain workshop health and safety compliance.
• Liaise closely with the design and production teams to bring concepts to life.

Proven experience managing a furniture workshop.

Strong craftsmanship skills, with a background in bespoke furniture or high-end joinery.

Excellent leadership and team management abilities.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Organised, efficient, and quality-focused.

A passion for craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Competitive salary based on experience £18-£20 an hour

• Opportunities for professional development and training to enhance your skills.
• A creative and collaborative work environment, fostering teamwork and innovation.
• The chance to work on unique, high-end lodge projects.
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays.
• Company Pension for your future.
• An enjoyable place to work with a friendly and supportive team.