Foreman Joiner

Heights Recruitment; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Heights Recruitment in Queenstown, Otago, is seeking an experienced Joinery Foreman to lead a growing team on high-end residential and commercial projects. You’ll guide the workshop workflow across custom kitchens, bespoke cabinetry and detailed joinery while ensuring on-time delivery and exceptional workmanship.

This senior, hands-on role combines leadership with practical production work. You’ll mentor staff, coordinate with the Projects team, and occasionally join install teams to ensure the

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a joinery team and coordinating day to day workshop operations.
• Strong understanding of joinery manufacturing processes, quality control and site installation.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day to day scheduling, workflow and delivery of projects.
• Lead a medium sized team on the workshop floor, balancing workloads and timeframes.
• Occasionally assist on site and oversee the project from workshop to installation.

Job description

Heights Recruitment – Queenstown, South Island

A well established, locally owned Wānaka joinery company is looking for an experienced Joinery Foreman to join their growing team. With a strong pipeline of high end residential and commercial projects, you’ll work across custom kitchens, bespoke cabinetry and detailed joinery while guiding the workshop team and workflow.

High-end work with a great team and a genuine opportunity to grow.

What's In It For You:

• Work on high-end residential & commercial joinery and cabinetry projects.
• A true leadership position and a chance to lead from the front.
• Join a skilled and experienced team of Joiners and Cabinet Makers.
• Supportive management team with a great workplace culture.
• Secure pipeline of work and long-term opportunities.
• Exposure to some of the most impressive projects in Otago.
• Fulltime salary or waged role with our respected client

A well established, locally owned Wānaka joinery company is looking for an experienced Joinery Foreman to join their growing team. With a strong pipeline of high end residential and commercial projects, you’ll work across custom kitchens, bespoke cabinetry and detailed joinery while guiding the workshop team and workflow.

High-end work with a great team and a genuine opportunity to grow.

What's In It For You:

• Work on high-end residential & commercial joinery and cabinetry projects.
• A true leadership position and a chance to lead from the front.
• Join a skilled and experienced team of Joiners and Cabinet Makers.
• Supportive management team with a great workplace culture.
• Secure pipeline of work and long-term opportunities.
• Exposure to some of the most impressive projects in Otago.
• Fulltime salary or waged role with our respected client

The Role:

This is a key Senior Foreman position within the joinery factory, taking ownership of the day to day scheduling, workflow and delivery of projects.

You’ll be leading a medium sixed team on the workshop floor, balancing workloads and timeframes while overseeing project specifications, quality and overall delivery. You’ll work closely with the Projects team and the wider team to keep projects moving and ensure everything is completed on time and to the required standard.

While this is a senior leadership role, it’s still very much a hands on Foreman position. You’ll need to be comfortable getting stuck in and helping the team daily.

The company has a dedicated external installation team, so the role is primarily workshop based. However, from time to time you’ll be expected to get out on site and lend a hand when needed. This also gives you a great understanding of the full project from workshop through to final installation.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience leading a joinery team and coordinating day to day workshop operations
• Highly competent with a wide range of power tools, machinery and workshop equipment
• Strong understanding of joinery manufacturing processes, quality control and site installation
• Confident working in a fast paced environment while managing deadlines and keeping the team on track
• Strong attention to detail with genuine pride in delivering high quality workmanship
• Health and Safety focused with a positive, hands on approach
• Reliable team player who leads from the front, supports others and is comfortable guiding and developing less experienced staff
• Own basic hand tools and reliable transport

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa