Full job descriptionJob Title: Factory Supervisor - Joinery
Location: Gillingham, Kent
Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 (DOE) + Bonus + Overtime
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm


Must Have Experience
We are specifically looking for candidates with hands-on joinery, furniture manufacturing, or woodworking production experience at a supervisory or senior level.
If you do not have this background, this role will not be suitable.


About Us
London Fire Solutions is a specialist in passive fire protection, manufacturing and installing fire-rated doors and joinery products across the UK.
Due to continued growth and a strong order book, we are now looking for a Senior Factory Supervisor to help lead our production team and maintain high standards across manufacturing.


The Role
This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who has progressed through joinery or furniture production and is confident managing a shop floor.
You will work closely with the Production Manager but take real ownership of day-to-day factory operations, ensuring output, quality, and team performance are delivered consistently.
Key Responsibilities
*Oversee daily production within a joinery/manufacturing environment
*Ensure jobs are completed on time and to specification
*Lead and coordinate factory operatives on the shop floor
*Maintain efficient workflow and production output
*Carry out quality control checks on finished products
*Support and develop team members through regular 1-2-1s
*Troubleshoot production issues and improve processes
*Maintain a safe, organised, and professional workshop environment


What We’re Looking For
*Proven supervisory experience in joinery, furniture manufacturing, or woodworking
*Strong hands-on background operating workshop machinery
*Experience with CNC machinery or automated equipment is advantageous
*Ability to lead from the front in a fast-paced production environment
*Strong understanding of quality standards and production workflows
*Reliable, detail-focused, and highly organised


What You’ll Get
*£37,000 - £40,000 salary (depending on experience)
*Bonus and overtime opportunities
*20 days holiday plus birthday off (increasing with service)
*On-site parking and company uniform
*Cycle to Work scheme and Death in Service benefit
*Long-term, stable workload
*Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities


Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity for an experienced joinery or furniture professional to step into a senior-level supervisory role within a growing, well-established company.
You will play a key role in maintaining standards, improving production, and leading a team in a business where your experience is valued.


Apply Now
If you have the joinery or furniture manufacturing experience required and are looking to progress into a senior role, apply today.


Other skill sets include. Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Factory Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, Shop Floor Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Team Leader.