General Manager

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Derby
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Construction - Building Projects
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    £65,000 - £75,000

Joinery General Manager Job - Derbyshire-based - up to £75k salary, company car, bonus scheme

Joinery General Manager
Location: Derbyshire (site-based, with travel as required)
Salary: £70,000 + Performance Bonus + Car + Benefits
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Your new company
A respected and growing bespoke joinery manufacturer based in Derbyshire, renowned for its bespoke joinery, fire doors, and heritage restoration. Serving contractors, architects, and private clients across the Midlands and beyond, the business is part of an ambitious group of specialist construction companies entering an exciting phase of growth.

Your new role
As General Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the day-to-day running of the business, driving commercial performance and operational excellence. You’ll lead a team of around 50 employees, oversee quoting, pricing, tendering, and key client relationships, and ensure seamless delivery from workshop to installation. Working closely with the Group Managing Director and senior leadership team, you’ll shape strategy, improve processes, and embed a culture of accountability and pride.

What you’ll need to succeed
  • Proven commercial experience in a mid-sized bespoke joinery business or specialist construction
  • Strong commercial acumen in pricing, client management, and margin control
  • Hands-on leadership style with a track record of building effective teams
  • Experience implementing or improving systems (CRM, pricing software)
  • Detail-oriented, organised, and solutions-focused

    What you’ll get in return
  • Salary: £70,000
  • Bonus: Up to 20% of salary, linked to profit
  • Car: Company car or allowance
  • Benefits: Pension (3% company contribution), 20 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Progression: Clear path to a Group role, including equity opportunities

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