Workshop Manager

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Workshop Manager to oversee operations in a high-end furniture manufacturing company based in Lincoln. The successful candidate will manage daily production, lead teams, and ensure quality control while implementing process improvements. This hands-on role requires strong technical skills in joinery and excellent leadership abilities. Competitive salary and excellent benefits await the right individual.

Benefits

Autonomy

Pension

Holidays

Creative Projects

Immediate Start Available

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a joinery or bespoke furniture manufacturing workshop.
• Strong technical understanding of joinery, cabinetry, or high-end furniture production.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills with a focus on precision and structure.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day‑to‑day workshop operations, managing workflow and production schedules.
• Leading and motivating workshop teams to deliver high‑quality bespoke joinery products.
• Monitoring quality control, budgets, and timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Technical understanding of joinery

Communication skills

Job description

Workshop Manager

Lincoln

£50,000 - £60,000 + Autonomy + Pension + Holidays + Creative Projects + Immediate Start Available

Are you an experienced Workshop or Production Manager with a strong background in joinery and furniture manufacturing? Do you take pride in leading skilled craftsmen, refining processes, and ensuring every detail is executed to perfection? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, high‑end furniture manufacturer specializing in bespoke interiors.

The company has seen exceptional growth and is now seeking a Workshop Manager to take ownership of its manufacturing operations and help shape the next stage of development.

You'll be responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day production, improving workshop processes, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring all projects are delivered on time and on budget. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced leadership role that requires strong organisational skills and a deep understanding of joinery and craftsmanship.

If you're passionate about quality, people, and process and want to work in an environment that values precision and creativity this could be the perfect next step for you.

Your Responsibilities as Workshop Manager Will Include:

• Overseeing day‑to‑day workshop operations, managing workflow and production schedules.
• Leading and motivating workshop teams to deliver high‑quality bespoke joinery products.
• Coordinating between design, manufacturing, and installation teams.
• Implementing structure, process improvements, and efficiency measures.
• Monitoring quality control, budgets, and timelines.
• Reporting regularly on workshop performance and output.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a joinery or bespoke furniture manufacturing workshop.
• Strong technical understanding of joinery, cabinetry, or high‑end furniture production.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills with a focus on precision and structure.
• The ability to read technical drawings and translate design into production.
• A proactive, solution‑driven approach with great communication skills.
• Based in or commutable to Lincoln (Monday to Friday on‑site).

For more information or to apply, contact Sonny at Future Engineering Recruitment on (phone number removed).