Team Leader – Paint & Final Assembly
📍 Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire
💼 Permanent | Full-Time
💰 £27,000 – £33,000 + Benefits
About the Opportunity
We’re working with a well-established and growing manufacturer of high-quality bespoke timber products, supplying premium windows, doors, and architectural joinery across the UK.
With a strong reputation for craftsmanship, consistent workflow, and a loyal, long-standing team, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role within a business that genuinely values quality and attention to detail.
The Role
This is a hands-on Team Leader position within the Paint and Final Assembly department. You’ll take ownership of daily operations while remaining actively involved on the tools.
You’ll lead a small, skilled team-ensuring products move efficiently through final stages, meet exacting quality standards, and are delivered on schedule.
If you enjoy balancing leadership with practical work and take pride in producing top-quality finishes, this role offers the perfect blend.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Paint & Final Assembly team
- Ensure smooth workflow through painting, glazing, and final assembly stages
- Monitor progress and proactively flag delays or issues
- Inspect finished products for accuracy, consistency, and high-quality finish
- Oversee correct assembly, glazing, and ironmongery fitting
- Support, guide, and mentor team members
- Contribute to improving processes and standard operating procedures
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Solid hands-on experience in bench joinery, glazing, or final assembly
- Strong understanding of timber windows and doors
- Previous experience leading or supervising a team (formal or informal)
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple jobs simultaneously
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in workmanship
- Confident communicator with a proactive approach
- Practical, hands-on mindset
Desirable:
- NVQ Level 3 in Joinery (or equivalent)
- Experience within a manufacturing/production environment
- Knowledge of spray painting or finishing processes
What’s On Offer
- Profit-sharing bonus scheme
- Company pension
- Early finish every Friday
- Free breakfast every Friday
- On-site parking
- Employee referral programme
- Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing business
Additional Information
- 40 hours per week
- Monday-Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
- Friday: 7:30am – 2:30pm
- Own tools required
- Site-based role in Sherburn-in-Elmet
Apply Now
If you’re a skilled joiner / sprayer ready to step up-or an experienced team leader looking for your next challenge-we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and a brief overview of your experience, particularly any leadership or team coordination responsibilities.
