Lead Carpenter/Working Team Leader

O’ Gríofa Woodcraft Ltd – Doonbeg, Co. Clare

We are looking for an experienced Lead Carpenter / Working Team Leader to join our busy joinery manufacturing team in West Clare.

This is a hands-on position for an experienced carpenter who will work alongside the production team while taking responsibility for leading and coordinating work on the factory floor.

The Role

The successful candidate will be involved in the manufacture and preparation of:

Internal door sets

Skirting and architrave

General made to measure joinery products

As Lead Carpenter, you will work as part of the team while also helping to organise daily workloads, maintain production standards and ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out hands-on carpentry and joinery work
• Lead and support other carpenters and production staff
• Allocate and coordinate daily work
• Read and work from drawings, measurements and job specifications
• Ensure products are manufactured to the required dimensions and quality
• Oversee the preparation and assembly of internal door sets, skirting, architrave and stairs
• Identify and resolve production or quality issues
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail
• Help ensure jobs are completed within production deadlines
• Promote a safe, organised and productive workshop
• What We're Looking For
• Qualified or highly experienced carpenter/joiner
• Strong experience in internal joinery
• Excellent knowledge of doors, skirting and architrave
• Ability to read drawings and work accurately from measurements
• Previous experience leading or supervising a team is an advantage
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• High standard of workmanship
• Reliable, practical and willing to work hands-on with the team
• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced carpenter looking to take on a lead role while remaining hands-on in the workshop.