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Salary: £70,000 - £70,000 / year
4453
4/12/2025
Croydon

General Manager

General Joinery Manager
Location: South London
Salary: £70,000 DOE / Flexible 
Employment Type: Full-time
 
 

About the Role:

My client is seeking an experienced General Joinery Manager to lead their bespoke joinery workshop in South London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on manager with a strong background in bespoke woodworking and a passion for delivering high-quality, tailored joinery solutions.

 
Key Responsibilities:

  • Workshop Leadership:
    Manage and oversee all aspects of the bespoke joinery workshop, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

  • Team Management:
    Lead, mentor, and develop a skilled team of joiners, machinists, and workshop staff. Allocate workloads, conduct briefings, and encourage professional growth.

  • Project Coordination:
    Collaborate with designers, project managers, and clients to interpret detailed drawings, confirm specifications, and ensure bespoke pieces meet client expectations.

  • Quality Assurance:
    Implement and maintain rigorous quality control standards across all bespoke joinery work. Ensure every piece reflects precision craftsmanship and attention to detail.

  • Health & Safety:
    Maintain a safe and compliant workshop environment, including equipment maintenance and adherence to H&S protocols.

  • Materials & Production Planning:
    Oversee stock, procurement, and workshop scheduling to ensure efficient production flow.

  • Process Improvement:
    Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reduce waste, and enhance the overall efficiency of bespoke joinery operations.

 
Requirements / Skills:

  • Proven experience managing or supervising a bespoke joinery workshop.

  • Exceptional technical knowledge of bespoke joinery techniques, materials, and machinery.

  • Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Highly organised with excellent planning capabilities.

  • Solid understanding of health & safety regulations.

  • Flexible, proactive, and hands-on approach.

 
What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary circa £70,000 DOE (flexible for the right candidate).

  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

  • Supportive, craftsmanship-focused working environment.

  • Flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

 
How to Apply
This position is being handled by Oval Deene Recruitment.
To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering note to tyler@ovaldeene.co.uk or contact Tyler on 07917408742.

Oval Deene Recruitment are acting as the employment agency for this position.
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