The Workshop Supervisor (Bench Joiner Supervisor) is responsible for leading the workshop producing bespoke, made-to-measure furniture for lodges, ensuring all furniture is: Built on time Built to quality Repeatable in process Built to budget The role combines hands-on bench joinery expertise with leadership, planning, and quality control to deliver consistent, high-quality lodge furniture across multiple projects. Requirements Supervision & Leadership Supervise, coordinate, and motivate a team of bench joiners and workshop staff Allocate work and set daily and weekly priorities to ensure furniture is built on time to lodge production and installation schedules Provide hands-on leadership, training, and technical guidance Maintain high workshop standards, performance, and discipline Bespoke Furniture Production Oversee the manufacture of bespoke, made-to-measure lodge furniture, including kitchens, wardrobes, bedroom furniture, seating, and fitted units Ensure all furniture is built to quality, meeting drawings, specifications, tolerances, and finish standards Support and carry out complex bench joinery tasks as required Ensure consistency of construction methods and finishes across lodge projects Production Planning & Workflow (Built on Time / Built to Budget) Plan and manage workflow to meet agreed deadlines and installation dates Coordinate materials, fittings, and finishes to avoid delays and downtime Monitor productivity, labour efficiency, and material usage to ensure work is built to budget Identify and resolve production issues that may impact time, cost, or quality Quality Control (Built to Quality) Implement and maintain quality control processes throughout production Inspect work in progress and completed furniture prior to dispatch Ensure corrective actions are taken where standards are not met Minimise rework, waste, and defects Repeatability & Continuous Improvement (Can We Repeat?) Develop and enforce repeatable build processes and standard methods for lodge furniture Work with design and CAD teams to improve clarity of drawings and standardisation Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability Support continuous improvement to ensure successful repeat builds across multiple lodges Health, Safety & Housekeeping Enforce health and safety policies and safe systems of work Ensure safe operation of machinery and correct use of tools Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workshop environment Report and address safety, machinery, or maintenance issues Administration & Reporting Track production progress against programme, quality, and budget Provide regular updates to management against the four quadrants: Built on Time Built to Quality Can We Repeat Built to Budget Assist with stock control and material planning Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a bench joiner producing bespoke, made-to-measure furniture Experience supervising or leading a joinery or furniture workshop team Strong understanding of furniture construction, fittings, finishes, and tolerances Ability to read and interpret detailed technical and CAD drawings Experience managing production schedules, quality standards, and costs Strong organisational, leadership, and problem-solving skills Qualifications (Desirable) NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry & Joinery or Furniture Making Supervisory or leadership training Health & Safety certification Personal Attributes Strong commitment to craftsmanship and quality Practical, hands-on leadership style Commercial awareness and cost-conscious mindset Process-driven with a focus on repeatability Ability to manage multiple lodge projects concurrently Benefits Working Hours Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm Friday: 7:30am – 1:30pm 40 hours per week Salary £20 per hour Benefits Company pension Provided with the best tools and machinery Uniform Opportunity to progress and earn more 8 hour shift Overtime available Monday to Friday