Workshop Manager
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 (DOE)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Reports to: Production Director
About Quest Joinery
At Quest Joinery, we deliver exceptional bespoke joinery with a relentless focus on detail, craftsmanship, and service. Our reputation is built on turning clients’ visions into reality while maintaining a collaborative, professional, and high-performing workshop environment.
The Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Workshop Manager to take full responsibility for all manufacturing processes within our purpose-built workshop.
This is a pivotal leadership position, overseeing production planning, quality control, team development, and cost management.
As the driving force behind workshop operations, you will lead a talented team, ensure safe and efficient working practices, and deliver high-quality finished goods that support business growth and uphold Quest Joinery’s reputation for excellence.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage all aspects of workshop production, including planning, scheduling, quality assurance, and cost control.
• Lead and inspire a diverse team of supervisors, joiners, machinists, and finishers, fostering a culture of pride and teamwork.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across the workshop.
• Maintain workshop equipment and facilities to support operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with logistics and pre-construction teams to ensure seamless delivery of projects.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and development of staff and apprentices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise productivity and maintain high standards.
Skills & Experience
• Extensive experience managing a joinery or manufacturing workshop.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practices.
• Exceptional organisational and communication abilities.
• Results-driven with a focus on operational excellence and delivering to deadline.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to manage costs and resources effectively.
Why Join Us
• Competitive salary (£60,000 – £75,000 DOE)
• Discretionary performance-related bonus
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Company pension
• Ongoing training and personal development opportunities
• The chance to lead within a respected company known for quality and detail
How to Apply
If you are an experienced leader with a passion for craftsmanship, operational excellence, and driving team success, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and play a key role in shaping the future of our workshop!
No agencies please