Dolmen Conservation & Joinery
Workshop Supervisor / Senior Bench Joiner
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The Role
Dolmen Conservation & Joinery Ltd is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor / Senior Bench Joiner to take a leading, hands-on role within our specialist joinery workshop in Woodchurch, Kent.
We specialise in the conservation, repair and manufacture of bespoke joinery for historic and listed buildings, with projects including traditional timber windows, doors and architectural joinery.
This is not a volume-production role.
We are looking for an accomplished bench joiner who can confidently read technical drawings, set out and manufacture bespoke joinery independently, while also taking responsibility for the day-to-day organisation and supervision of the workshop.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Directors and management team to programme work, manage workshop resources and ensure projects are delivered to the required quality and timescale.
Key Responsibilities
- Manufacture bespoke timber windows, doors, frames and architectural joinery
- Read, interpret and work independently from technical drawings and specifications
- Set out and manufacture traditional joinery to a high standard
- Machine and prepare hardwoods and softwoods
- Undertake traditional mortice and tenon construction
- Carry out repairs and conservation work to historic joinery
- Manage the day-to-day organisation of the workshop
- Programme and prioritise workshop workloads
- Allocate and delegate work to joiners and apprentices
- Monitor progress, workmanship and quality
- Provide technical guidance to other workshop operatives
- Assist management with estimating labour requirements and manufacturing timescales
- Identify material and procurement requirements
- Coordinate workshop production with wider project and site programmes
- Maintain high standards of workshop health, safety and housekeeping
- Assist with the training and development of junior joiners and apprentices
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Essential Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Bench Joinery, Architectural Joinery, Carpentry & Joinery, or substantial equivalent industry experience
- Significant professional bench joinery experience
- Proven experience manufacturing bespoke timber windows and doors
- Ability to read and work independently from technical drawings
- Strong setting-out and machining skills
- Competent in the safe use of professional woodworking machinery
- Excellent knowledge of traditional joinery methods
- Ability to organise, prioritise and manage workshop workloads
- Confidence supervising and supporting other tradespeople
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Full UK driving licence
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Desirable Experience
Previous experience in any of the following would be particularly advantageous:
- Workshop supervision or management
- Heritage conservation or listed buildings
- Traditional sash and casement windows
- Repair and conservation of historic timber
- Architectural joinery
- Training or supervising apprentices
- Estimating labour and materials
- Site installation
About Dolmen
Dolmen Conservation & Joinery Ltd specialises in high-quality conservation and traditional joinery for historic and listed buildings throughout the South East.
Our projects are varied and often unique, requiring traditional craftsmanship, accuracy and an understanding of how to approach historic fabric sympathetically.
We are looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their craft and has the experience and confidence to take ownership of a busy specialist workshop.
To apply, please submit your CV. Examples or photographs of bespoke windows, doors or architectural joinery you have personally manufactured would also be welcomed.
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