Eves Corner, Danbury, CM3 4QB 01245 225876 info@bakersofdanbury.co.uk

Joinery Manager Job in Essex - Bakers of Danbury Ltd

VACANCY: JOINERY MANAGER

LOCATION: Based in Danbury, Essex 

JOB TYPE: Full time, permanent

SALARY: Attractive salary and benefits package based on skills and experience 

CLOSING DATE: Friday 18th May 2025

About Bakers of Danbury Building Contractors

With a heritage spanning over 145 years, Bakers of Danbury is a privately owned, award winning principal contractor based in Danbury, Essex. Renowned for our quality and expertise, we specialise in the conservation and restoration of historic and listed buildings, including churches and heritage sites. Our expertise also extends to high quality new builds and modern construction projects. We work with commercial, private and ecclesiastical clients with our joinery solutions tailored to the unique requirements of period and heritage properties.

About the Joinery Manager Role

We are recruiting a Joinery Manager for our award-winning building firm in Danbury, Essex.  This full-time permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a skilled joinery team at Bakers of Danbury Ltd. You will oversee bench joiners and a small site team, delivering bespoke joinery projects across heritage and modern construction sites for both residential and commercial clients. 

You will have excellent technical knowledge and a proven practical background. You will need to possess efficient problem-solving capabilities along with excellent communication, interpersonal skills, team working and computer skills. You will be required to represent the company positively at all levels ensuring works are carried out to the highest quality, meet all health & safety standards with projects delivered on time and within budget.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of a busy bespoke joinery workshop.
  • Lead and support a small, experienced and diverse joinery team.
  • Communicate and liaise directly with clients, architects, internal project managers and other contractors.
  • Conduct site visits to survey, measure, advise, and prepare and send quotations for the required works.
  • Identify and advise on building/joinery defects and propose workable, cost-effective solutions.
  • Provide expert technical advice on timber, joinery processes, manufacturing and joinery craftsmanship
  • Plan the joinery workload and workshop, issuing regular and accurate joinery works programmes and keeping to deadlines.
  • Manage stock levels whilst securing the best deals and best products with suppliers.
  • Manage bench joiners to ensure they produce quality items in compliance with the company QA processes, project specifications and within budget and programme.
  • Carry out budget reports, forecasting and profitability reports and working to projected turnover targets.
  • Attend regular monthly meetings with Directors.
  • Liaison with marketing team including input into the marketing and development of the joinery business

Qualifications and Experience

  • Experienced/qualified carpenter & joiner.
  • A working knowledge of fixed wood working machines and maintenance requirements.
  • Proficient in producing detailed section drawings by hand or using basic CAD software.
  • Be up to date with current Health & safety regulations and have a knowledge of the Building Safety Act
  • Be able to keep regular and accurate records.
  • Computer literate, using Microsoft Office and Outlook.
  • Possess a full and clean UK driving licence.
  • Possess great communication skills at all levels.
  • Be a good team leader and be able to make decisions and work under pressure.

What we Offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • 22 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays.
  • Company pension after qualifying period.
  • Life insurance after qualifying period.
  • Access to contributory private health scheme after qualifying period.
  • Company car/van, or allowance with mileage
  • Onsite parking
  • Ongoing professional training and development.
  • Full management support.

Other Benefits

We are committed to the professional and personal development of all our staff by providing regular opportunities to undertake further training and personal development. All staff are invited to biannual staff social events at summer and Christmas. Bakers of Danbury is a member of the Building Mental Health Charter and provide all staff with access to a mental health first aider. Please take a look at the Bakers Joinery website for more information about the role. 

How to Apply

Ready to advance your career as a Joinery Manager in Essex? Apply today and become part of the Bakers of Danbury’s award winning team. To apply, please email info@bakersofdanbury.co.uk or apply in writing with a cover letter and CV to: Managing Director, Bakers of Danbury Ltd, Eves Corner, Danbury, Essex CM3 4QB.  

We advertise all our roles on CV Library, one of the UK’s largest job boards. You can take a look at this vacancy there and stay in the loop for upcoming opportunities. 

Accreditations

Bakers of Danbury Building Contractors Accredited with CHAS
Bakers of Danbury Building Contractors ISO 45001
ISO 9001 Certification
ISO 9001 Certification
Bakers of Danbury SafeContractor Approved
Bakers of Danbury Building Contractors Accredited for best Health and Safety Practices by Eastern Builders

Based at our head office in Danbury, Essex since 1878, we operate as a principal contractor, working throughout London, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bedfordshire, Kent and Hertfordshire. We are a highly respected multi-disciplinary professional organisation that prides itself on attention to detail.

Contact

Eves Corner, Danbury, CM3 4QB

Telephone: 01245 225876 FAX : 01245 226821

Email: info@bakersofdanbury.co.uk

Time: 9.00am-4.00pm

Bakers of Danbury © 2025