Seven Bespoke Joinery is a growing, Northamptonshire-based joinery and cabinetry specialist delivering high-quality bespoke solutions, including certified fire door manufacturing, across both domestic and commercial projects nationwide. Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, we work closely with clients, architects, and contractors to design, manufacture, and install exceptional joinery tailored to each project. Find out more about our work and capabilities on our website.
The Operations Manager Role
We are looking for an experienced and driven Operations Manager to lead our busy joinery workshop. This is a hands‑on role where you will oversee projects from initial enquiry through to completion, ensuring high-quality delivery, efficient operations, and excellent client relationships.
Working closely with the Managing Director, you will play a key role in shaping business strategy, improving processes, and supporting continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the main point of contact for clients from enquiry through to project completion
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, and contractors
- Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for bespoke joinery projects
- Review drawings and specifications to assess labour, materials, and timelines
- Take off and procure materials in a cost-effective manner
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
- Oversee day‑to‑day workshop operations and production schedules
- Manage and support workshop staff to drive performance and maintain morale
- Coordinate workflow between design, production, and installation teams
- Ensure all work meets quality standards and deadlines
- Work closely with senior leadership on business decisions and strategy
- Implement and improve systems and processes to increase efficiency
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations
- Support business growth and continuous improvement initiatives
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in an Operations Manager or similar role within joinery, woodworking, or construction
- Strong understanding of bespoke joinery manufacturing processes
- Experience preparing quotations and interpreting technical drawings
- Demonstrable experience managing teams within a workshop or production environment
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
- Commercial awareness with the ability to manage costs and budgets
- Knowledge of health & safety regulations within a workshop environment
- Experience using Rapidspec and/or Polyboard
Desirable Qualifications / Experience
- Relevant qualification in Joinery, Carpentry, Construction, or Manufacturing
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Carpentry & Joinery or similar trade
- Experience within fire door manufacturing, particularly in a Certifire-accredited environment
- Understanding of fire door compliance, certification, and manufacturing standards
Benefits
- Competitive salary (depending on experience)
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- The chance to work on high-quality, bespoke projects
- Auto enrol pension
- Free parking
- Refer a friend bonus
We are a 'Disability Confident Committed' employer.
No agencies please, we will reach out to our preferred suppliers if we require assistance with this role.
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