Workshop Manager

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.