Work at Joseph Giles
At Joseph Giles we promote a culture of teamwork in which each individual is valued and rewarded for their work. Our main office in Crawley, West Sussex offers amenities including a large kitchen for staff and an on-site gym. We are Living Wage accredited. If you want to join our team, please reach out to find out about our available roles.
Careers
We're Hiring!
Metal Polisher
Metal polishing is a skilled and specialist role, essential to achieving the exceptional finish expected of Joseph Giles products. Apprentices will train to use both hand and power tools across a wide range of components, with strong attention to detail to ensure a flawless finish suitable for the luxury residential projects we supply worldwide.
Training includes operating and setting up polishing and finishing machines, as well as gaining general engineering experience such as using lathes, mills, and assisting with product assembly.
The role is physically demanding, requiring time on your feet and hands-on work, so candidates should be enthusiastic about engineering and craftsmanship, motivated, good problem-solvers, effective communicators, and keen to learn.
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Supply Chain Manager
Based in Crawley, this is a senior position responsible for managing procurement and inventory functions, ensuring the supply chain is secure and aligned with business growth.
The ideal candidate will come from a manufacturing background, ideally within a project-based environment, and will have experience overseeing supply chain strategy, supplier relationship management and forecasting. This is a strategic, high-impact leadership role, rather than a transactional procurement position.
Key responsibilities include: developing and executing an integrated inbound supply chain strategy, leading supplier sourcing and risk mitigation, reducing lead times and improving quality, managing working capital and inventory strategy, and developing the procurement and stores teams.
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Production Manager
This is a high-pressure production manager role at the sharp end of luxury manufacturing, overseeing the delivery of precision architectural hardware where tolerances are tight and expectations are uncompromising. They will take control of a complex, hands-on operation across manufacturing, assembly, finishing, and despatch, ensuring every order is delivered on time, on budget, and without compromise. The role involves bringing structure to shifting priorities, driving exceptional quality standards, improving operational efficiency and capacity, and leading teams to perform consistently in a demanding, detail-critical environment.
The ideal candidate is resilient, detail-obsessed, and calm under pressure, with the ability to make quick decisions and take ownership of outcomes. They are a hands-on leader who holds high standards, drives performance, and isn't satisfied with 'good enough'. With a strong bias for action and a problem-solving mindset, they thrive in challenging situations, maintain momentum when plans change, and are motivated by delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced, high expectation setting.
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Business Development Manager - Specification
This role focuses on building and maintaining relationships with interior designers, architects, and key influencers to secure product specification on high-end projects. You will deliver presentations and workshops, support projects through all stages, manage a CRM pipeline, and develop key accounts.
The ideal candidate is a confident relationship builder who enjoys networking and presenting to design professionals. They are design-aware, detail-oriented, and genuinely interested in materials and the built environment. With a persistent mindset, they are motivated to nurture long-term relationships and see projects through from initial engagement to completion.
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At Joseph Giles, we believe that people are at the heart of great craftsmanship. That’s why we are proud to pay the UK Living Wage, ensuring our employees receive fair pay that reflects the real cost of living.
By supporting the Living Wage, we are committed to valuing our team, supporting their wellbeing, and helping build a more responsible and sustainable workplace.
"It is coming up to 5 years now and I really don't know how the time has gone by; I do know that it has been enjoyable and rewarding. The flexibility and trust the Directors have bestowed on me is very appreciated and allows me to go about my role without any difficulty.
Working very closely with all areas of the business allows for me to both achieve KPIs and learn at the same time. All in all, thus far it has been a good journey and long may it continue..."
Mahmodhur Choudhury, Credit Control Leader
Our Values
Can-Do
Team-Oriented
Never Complacent
Candour
Integrity