Who We Are
David H Wright Joinery Ltd has been manufacturing bespoke timber windows, doors, conservatories and orangeries in Yorkshire since 1989. From our workshop in Sherburn-in-Elmet — between Leeds and York — our team of over 25 skilled people produces work we are genuinely proud of. We hold a 4.8-star Google rating and an industry-leading 5-year guarantee on our products.
We are a growing business with a second manufacturing facility, a consistent workflow, and a team where several people have been with us for over a decade. If you take quality seriously and want to work somewhere that does too, read on.
The Role
We are looking for a hands-on Team Leader to take ownership of our Paint and Final Assembly department. This is a working team leader role, you will be doing production work yourself as well as keeping the team organised, on schedule, and ensuring we are producing to the high standard our customers expect.
You will be leading a small, close-knit team and working closely with our Workshop Manager. The role suits someone who is confident, organised, and able to balance getting the work done with keeping an eye on quality and workflow.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading the day-to-day work of the Paint and Final Assembly team
- Ensuring all products move through paint, glazing and assembly stages on time and to quality standard
- Monitoring workflow and flagging any delays or issues to the Workshop Manager
- Checking finished products for accuracy, consistency and quality of finish
- Ensuring windows, doors and frames are correctly assembled, glazed and ironmongery-fitted
- Supporting, guiding and mentoring team members
- Contributing to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Helping maintain a clean, safe and well-organised working environment
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Solid practical experience in bench joinery, glazing or final assembly of timber products
- Good understanding of timber windows and doors — how they go together and what good looks like
- Previous experience leading or supervising a small team, formally or informally
- Organised and methodical — able to keep track of multiple jobs at once
- High attention to detail and genuine pride in quality of finish
- Confident communicator — able to give clear direction and raise issues promptly
- Practical, hands-on and comfortable getting stuck in
Desirable:
- NVQ Level 3 in Joinery or equivalent trade qualification
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Familiarity with spray painting or finishing processes
What We Offer
✅ Profit-sharing bonus scheme
✅ Company pension
✅ Free breakfast every Friday
✅ Free on-site parking
✅ Early finish on Fridays (2:30pm)
✅ Referral programme
A Few Practical Details
Own tools required. The role is based at our Sherburn-in-Elmet workshop — on-site parking is available. This is a permanent, full-time position.
How to Apply
Send your CV to [email protected] or apply via Indeed. Tell us a bit about your joinery background and any experience you have leading or organising a team — even if it was informal. We read every application.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you have hands-on experience in a joinery, glazing or final assembly environment?
- Do you have experience leading or supervising a small team, even informally?
- Are you comfortable being a working team leader — i.e. hands-on production work as well as organising the team?
- Are you able to reliably commute to Sherburn-in-Elmet, LS25?
Work Location: In person
