Vistry Works is a leader in modern methods of construction, delivering high-quality prefabricated components that support the UK’s housing sector. We’re seeking a Joinery Foreman / Supervisor to oversee the production of our prefabricated floor panels for new build homes from our flagship factory in Coalville, Leicestershire. This is a hands-on leadership role within our manufacturing facility, supervising a team of semi-skilled operatives on the PM shift (14:00 – 22:30 Monday – Thursday and 14:00 – 20:00 on a Friday). You’ll be responsible for ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality production of floor panel systems, while maintaining workflow and supporting team development.
Responsibilities
* Supervise and coordinate daily production activities on the PM shift
* Lead a team of semi-skilled operatives, providing guidance and support
* Ensure all work meets technical specifications and quality standards
* Interpret production drawings and panel layouts accurately
* Monitor output and ensure production targets are met
* Maintain a safe and organised working environment, enforcing H&S procedures
* Identify training needs and support skill development within the team
* Collaborate with production managers and quality teams to resolve issues and improve processes
Qualifications
* Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
* Experience in joinery or timber frame manufacturing, ideally in a supervisory role
* Strong leadership and communication skills, especially with semi-skilled teams
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
* A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
* Commitment to safety, quality, and team development
* NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery or equivalent (preferred)
Benefits
* Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
* Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
* Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
* 2 Volunteering days per annum
* Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
* Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
* Share save and share incentive schemes
* Employee rewards portal with many more benefits
Employment details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Construction
We build more than homes; we’re making Vistry. We are an equal opportunity employer and our ethos focuses on doing the right thing, integrity, caring and quality. We operate in a partnership-led way and work with the brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes, together with Vistry Works and Vistry Services.
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