Gate Maker

Frontline Construction Recruitment; Little Paxton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontline Construction Recruitment seeks a Gate Maker / Carpentry Operative for a factory-based production role in Cambridgeshire. This is a full-time permanent opportunity. The role involves manufacturing wooden gates, using carpentry skills, and learning our in-house techniques as part of a busy production team.

Training will be provided; no gate-making experience is required. A full driving licence and clear spoken English are essential, with long-term career prospects in a hands-on

Qualifications

• Carpentry skills or practical woodworking experience.
• Clear spoken English and good communication.
• Full, valid driving licence and the ability to drive.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a production team.
• No gate-making experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing wooden gates within a factory environment.
• Using your carpentry skills to support the production process.
• Learning in-house gate-making techniques and production methods.
• Working with the team to ensure gates are manufactured to a high standard.
• Assisting with customer and sales enquiries; clear spoken English essential.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Practical woodworking

Job description

Gate Maker / Carpentry Operative

Location: Cambridgeshire, PE19
Job Type: Full-time Permanent Opportunity Available
Work Location: Factory-based

Are you a practical person with carpentry skills looking for a long-term career opportunity?

We are looking for a reliable, hands-on Gate Maker / Carpentry Operative to join our busy production team, working in and around the Cambridgeshire, PE19 area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with carpentry experience who enjoys working with their hands, takes pride in the quality of their work, and wants to learn a specialist trade. Full training will be provided in-house on how we manufacture our range of gates.

You do not need previous gate-making experience or your own tools. We are looking for someone with the right attitude, practical ability and willingness to learn.

The Role

Working as part of an established production team, your responsibilities will include:

• Manufacturing wooden gates within a factory environment.

• Using your existing carpentry skills to support the production process.

• Learning our in-house gate-making techniques and production methods.

• Working alongside the team to ensure gates are manufactured to a high standard.

• Assisting with customer and sales enquiries, so clear spoken English and good communication skills are essential.

• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Carpentry skills or practical woodworking experience.

• A good work ethic and a willingness to learn new skills.

• The ability to work well as part of a production team.

• Clear spoken English and good communication skills.

• A full, valid driving licence and the ability to drive.

• A current CV outlining relevant skills and experience.

• Reliability, a positive attitude and attention to detail.

No previous gate-making experience is required. We can teach you how to make our gates in-house.

No tools are required all necessary tools and equipment will be provided.

What We Offer

• Factory-based work with an established production team.

• Full in-house training in gate manufacturing.

• The opportunity to develop specialist woodworking and gate-making skills.

• A permanent position for the right candidate.

• An opportunity to build a long-term career in a practical, hands‑on role.