Team Leader - Paint Spray and Assembly

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.