Factory Operative

The role 

You will be working as part of a team in a timber frame factory, producing timber frame
panels in accordance with production schedules. You will have the opportunity to rotate
amongst various workstations, handling the timber frame from delivery to finished product.

Full training and support will be provided, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and develop new skills and build a rewarding skilled career.

Job Title

Factory Operative

Job Type

Full Time Permanent

Salary

£10.50 p/h - £11.46 p/h

Requirements 

• Ideally, you will have previous manufacturing experience and are comfortable working within a factory environment, preferably with experience in the timber frame industry, however, this is not essential
• You will be confident and able with pneumatic hand tooling, using a tape measure and all manual handling (full training will be provided)
• You will be comfortable working as part of a larger team and will always be willing to support others where required
• You will have excellent attention to detail, ensuring that all panels are produced to the quality required to be delivered to our sites to be erected
• You will have the ability to work to given tolerances and plans
• You will have a keen and willing approach especially with training and development to learn new skills

The role 

• You will be working on a semi-automated manufacturing line, producing closed panel timber frame wall units using specialist carpentry machinery
• You will have the opportunity to rotate around various departments gaining new knowledge and skills; this will involve cutting materials, inserting thermal insulation into prefabricated wall panels, stapling, inserting lifting straps, fitting plasterboard, and wrapping finished product ready for transportation
• You will have a natural focus on Health and Safety within the factory environment, and a focus on working within the procedures set out in our Health and Safety policy to always ensure your own safety and the safety of your colleagues

Skills and Experience

• You may have already worked in a production environment
• You will have the understanding and ability to achieve production deadlines, and ability work to robust targets
• You will have the ability to work under your own initiative and take instruction from your supervisor to complete all reasonable tasks as required
• It would be an advantage if I have qualifications and experience, however this is not required, and full training and support will be offered
• No formal qualifications are necessary; however, a flexible approach and a willingness to learn and work within any stage of the production line is essential