Furniture & Joinery Spray Shop Manager
Role Overview:
We are looking for a highly skilled and meticulous Furniture Finisher & Spray Shop Manager to take
ownership of our client's finishing processes, ensuring all products meet the highest quality standards.
This role requires extensive hands-on expertise in wood finishing, paint spraying, and workflow management, aswell as leadership in maintaining efficiency within our finishing department.
Key Responsibilities:
• Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough inspections and prepare woodwork for pre-finishing to
an exceptional standard.
• Finishing & Spraying: Perform spray priming, lacquering, staining and paint finishing using
both hand-spraying techniques and automated machinery.
• Preparation & Process Optimisation: Manage paint finish preparation, staining and specialist
finishes to achieve flawless results.
• Workflow & Team Management: Organise and optimise finishing schedules to maximise
efficiency and meet production timelines.
• Workshop & Equipment Maintenance: Oversee maintenance of finishing tools, machinery and
environmental standards in alignment with health and safety regulations.
• Technology & Reporting: Utilise internal software and IT systems to track progress, monitor
quality and report on production status.
Candidate Profile:
We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and detail-driven professional with a strong
background in high-end furniture finishing. The ideal candidate will have:
• Minimum 5 years' practical experience in high-end furniture spray finishing.
• Minimum 2 years' experience managing a busy spray shop or finishing department.
• Expertise in water-based products (preferred but not essential).
• Strong knowledge of staining techniques and specialist finishes.
• A keen eye for detail and ability to maintain consistently high-quality standards.
• Confidence and experience to contribute to department improvements and efficiency strategies.
• Excellent workflow management and project organisation skills.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
What We Offer:
• A positive, productive and supportive working environment.
• A state-of-the-art workshop with modern equipment and an organised workload.
• The opportunity to work on a variety of bespoke luxury projects, including residential and
commercial interiors.
• Competitive salary: (depending on experience).
• Paid overtime for additional hours worked.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing and successful business.
• Additional benefits:
• Extra holiday entitlement awarded for long service (Years 3, 4 & 5).
• Christmas shutdown without deduction from holiday entitlement.
Other Considerations:
Candidates should have access to their own vehicle and a valid driving licence.
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