General Operative - Timber - (Enniskillen)

VanRath; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing firm in Enniskillen is seeking a General Operative to join their team. This position offers a stable role with excellent work-life balance and opportunities for training and progression. The successful candidate will operate wood processing machinery, ensure product quality, and work collaboratively within a small team. Experience in a similar role and strong communication skills are essential. Both day and night shift options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong team collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate wood processing equipment and machinery.
• Perform machine setup and maintenance.
• Measure timber products for specification compliance.
• Stack, package, and label finished goods.
• Ensure product quality and address issues.
• Contribute to team meetings on production matters.
• Participate in company training events.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Excellent communication skills

Hands on and flexible attitude

Ability to work within a small team

Job description

This fantastic client is looking to recruit a General Operative who is looking for a stable role with excellent work‑life balance.

Join a long‑established manufacturing leader with over 100 years of success, supplying premium products to major industries across the UK and Ireland. Based in Enniskillen, this company offers outstanding training, progression opportunities.

Either Day Shift or Night Shift roles available:

Day shift hours :Monday to Thursday: 6.00am to 4.30pm, Friday: 6.00am to 12.00pm

Night shift hours :Monday to Wednesday: 6.00pm to 4.30am, Thursday: 6.00pm to 3.00am

You can choose either to work day shift or night shift.

The Role:

As a member of a small team, the job holder will assist in the production of timber products and ensure that they are manufactured to the specified quality and in keeping with volume production targets.

• Safely operate the wood processing equipment and machinery
• Basic machine setup, maintenance and monitoring including the completion of pre‑use inspection checklists and documentation
• Measure timber products using tape measure and callipers to ensure that customer specifications are met
• Stack, package and label finished goods to customer specifications and in compliance with the company's Manual Handling Policy
• Ensure quality of the product and take appropriate corrective action if necessary, including informing the Production Supervisor
• Make positive contributions in team meetings with specific reference to production and maintenance matters
• Participate in training events organised by the company

You’ll Need:

• Experience in similar role
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Able to listen to, and understand, work and general instructions
• Hands on and flexible attitude
• Ability to work within a small team

For further information on this vacancy, or any other job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves in the strictest confidence.