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Panel Shop Team Leader (Joinery)

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 38,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derby, Derbyshire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Panel Shop Team Leader

Location: Derby DE24
Salary: £38,000–£45,000 DOE
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00–16:00
Contract: Temp to Perm

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Panel Shop Team Leader to join to our clients production team (Joinery). Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you’ll lead a small team of around four staff within a key manufacturing department responsible for pressing, cutting, lipping and CNC machining of doors and related products.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who is confident in motivating a team, managing workflow, and maintaining high levels of quality and safety. You’ll be expected to gain a strong understanding of our products and processes while supporting continuous improvement within the department.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead, motivate, and support a team within the panel shop to maintain high productivity and morale.

  * Manage daily workflow, deadlines, and output to meet production targets.

  * Oversee quality control, ensuring all products meet required standards before release.

  * Maintain equipment and ensure the workshop remains safe and operational.

  * Plan ahead with stock control, procurement, and material rotation.

  * Produce and follow manufacturing instruction sheets and basic drawings.

  * Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed for yourself and your team.

  * Attend production meetings and provide clear updates on departmental progress.

Skills & Experience Required

  * 5+ years’ experience in a panel shop/joinery or similar manufacturing environment (required).

  * Proven experience leading or supervising a small team (required).

  * Strong workflow and time-management skills.

  * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  * Experience with training and developing staff.

  * Solid understanding of quality control processes.

  * Ability to plan ahead with stock and materials.

  * Confident working with technical drawings and instruction sheets (required).

Why Join Us?

  * Competitive salary DOE

  * Stable Monday–Friday hours

  * Opportunity to develop new skills and support continuous improvement

  * Temp-to-perm pathway with long-term progression

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