Workshop Supervisor

Benjamin's Workshop LTD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A bespoke cabinetry joinery company is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to oversee operations and ensure quality control in a dynamic environment. This role includes managing workshop resources, preparing deliveries, and supporting on-site installers. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of joinery production, excellent organisation skills, and a proactive problem-solving attitude. This full-time position offers competitive salary from £35k to £40k per annum.

Benefits

Company bonus

Company social events

Growth potential in a key company role

Qualifications

• Good understanding of joinery production.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Fit and healthy, willing to engage in physical work.
• Experience with joinery finishing tasks like sanding and filling.
• Skilled communicator both in writing and verbally.
• Positive, friendly demeanor and approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running of the workshop facility.
• Procure consumables and arrange maintenance.
• Ensure quality control is met ahead of delivery.
• Prepare and oversee joinery deliveries and communicate with clients.
• Support on-site installers with necessary supplies.

Skills

Understanding of joinery production

Organisation and time management

Physical fitness

Joinery finishing prep skills

Written and verbal communication

Team oriented

Problem-solving attitude

Job description

Overview

If you have previously worked in a joinery workshop, are proactive and practical, and take satisfaction from getting everything ticking along smoothly - this could be the perfect role for you!

We are looking for a fantastic Workshop Supervisor, who, working closely with our Production Manager, will perform an essential role in the smooth running of the company's workshop, and site operations.

Responsibilities

• Workshop – Oversee smooth running of the workshop facility. Procure consumables. Arrange maintenance. Ensure quality control is met ahead of delivery and all items wrapped and labelled correctly before being sent out to site. Work closely with our Project Manager to ensure projects are complete and on schedule.
• Deliveries – Prepare, book and oversee joinery deliveries, attending site with delivery when appropriate. Communicate delivery details with clients and site managers.
• Installer support – Provide workshop point of contact for on-site installers. Prepare and send site kits. Send ad hoc supplies.
• Finishing support – Assist the Spray Finisher by completing finishing tasks when required, including sanding, masking, staining and oiling.
• Desirable – competent on the panel saw.

About you / Qualifications

• Good understanding of joinery production
• Great organisation and time management
• Fit, healthy and happy with physical work
• Experience of joinery finishing prep; filling, sanding
• Skilful and enthusiastic written and verbal communicator
• Team orientated
• Friendly demeanour and positive, problem-solving attitude
• Desirable – competent on the panel saw

What we offer

• Company bonus
• Company social events
• Become a key member exciting company with substantial potential for future growth
• Work on high-end projects with renowned contractors, architects and designers
• Candidates with experience of roles such as Joinery Manager, Project Manager, Operations Manager, Senior Joiner, Cabinet Maker, Bespoke Furniture Manager, Woodwork Production Manager also be considered for this role

Job Title: Workshop Supervisor

Location: Benjamin's Workshop, Bethnal Green, London E2

Salary: £35k -£40k per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About us: Established in 2021 Benjamin's Workshop Ltd is a dynamic bespoke cabinetry joinery company based in Bethnal Green E2. In three years, the company has grown a full-time team of 1 to 12, and has swiftly become established amongst the most in-demand workshops in London. The company provides bespoke fitted furniture to residential and commercial projects across London. Primarily we supply high-end residential joinery packages. Our client base consists of professionals; established designers, main contractors - as well as end users.