Hours: 40 hours p/week
Location: Benjamin’s Workshop, London E2
Holiday: 28 days per year
Salary: £40-50k, based on experience.
Benefits: Performance bonus. Equity scheme.
Company
Established in 2021 Benjamin’s Workshop Ltd is a dynamic and growing bespoke cabinetry joinery company based in Bethnal Green E2. In three years the company has grown a full-time team of 1 to 12, and has swiftly become established amongst the most in-demand workshops in London.
The company provides bespoke fitted furniture to residential and commercial projects across London. Primarily we supply kitchens, wardrobes, commercial cabinetry as well as other bespoke joinery items. Our client base consists of professionals; established designers, main contractors - as well as high end users.
The team includes Managing Director, Workshop Manager, Designer, Joinery Manager, Workshop team x 4, Installation team, Sprayer, Workshop Assistant and Accounts.
Role
In a nutshell:
Workshop Manager is a crucial role at Benjamin’s Workshop, as we consolidate and continue our growth over the coming years. It is a diverse and exciting position for a highly organised and motivated candidate.
The Workshop Manager controls the company’s core operational and back-office functions. Proactive and skilful delivery of our installations, workshop facility, sales, HR and administration creates the context in which the rest of the team can deliver their very best work. The Workshop Manager’s high-level competence and attention to detail creates the conditions for us to fulfil our mission and create joinery for perfect projects.
The successful candidate will form an important partnership with our Joinery Manager, and Designer. Between them this team will be responsible for all aspects of our joinery offer.
The key areas of responsibility are as follows:
* A. Installation Management - Lead on communication and logistics around the company’s installations. Day to day management of the install team.
* B. Workshop Management - Oversee smooth running of the facility. Day to day management of sprayer and workshop assistant.
* C. Pricing and Sales - Respond to project enquiries and prepare quotes for MD sign off. Distribute quotes and deal with queries arising. Secure sales. Complete project administration.
* D. General and Financial Administration. Provide first point of contact for general queries. Organise financial paperwork for clients. Complete internal financial reporting. Provide financial information to the accounting team.
* E. HR and team support. Provide management contact for team for HR issues. Take a leading role in team meetings. Attend and input at annual appraisals. Encourage team communication and collaboration.
Skills and attributes
* Proactive individual
* High level of personal organisation
* Ability to manage a number of responsibilities in a calm and productive manner
* Confident and skilful manager
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Good understanding of joinery production
* Ability to read architectural and workshop drawings, and extract info required
* Experienced in joinery installation and logistics
* Experienced in joinery pricing and sales
* Understanding of joinery finishing techniques, process and materials
* Excellent numerical skills and high standard of ability on spreadsheet software
* Methodical, detail-oriented person
* Superb customer service skills
* Friendly demeanor and positive, problem-solving, attitude