Labourer

Office Angels; Ashford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Labourer for a position in the outskirts of Ashford. The role involves physical manual work, cutting wood, and possibly operating a counterbalance forklift. Candidates should be comfortable with lifting and have previous experience with tools. This temporary-to-permanent position offers £12.28 per hour plus overtime and benefits including paid leave and discount schemes.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Up to 28 days annual leave

Access to free eyecare voucher

Temp of the month awards

Dedicated consultant support

First opportunity for permanent positions

Discount schemes

Access to well-being platforms

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 25kg.
• Safety boots and hi-vis attire are required.

Responsibilities

• Use saws and machinery to cut wood pieces for assembly.
• Move product around the yard if holding a forklift licence.
• Opportunity to be trained in other areas like assembly.

Skills

Comfortable with physical, manual work

Experience using handheld tools

Assembly skills

Production experience

Woodwork experience

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

Job Title: Labourer (counterbalance forklift desirable)

Location: Outskirts of Ashford (must drive due to location)

Contract: Temporary to permanent

Salary: £12.28 + overtime available paid at higher rates

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am-5:45pm, finishing at 4:15pm on Fridays

Benefits: weekly pay, up to 28 days annual leave, access to free eyecare voucher, temp of the month awards, dedicated consultant to support your job search, first opportunity to see permanent positions, perks a work, discount schemes and access to well-being platforms.

Duties

• As a Wood Cutter, you will be responsible for using saws and machinery to cut reject pieces of wood to be reused in the assembly process.
• Should you have a forklift licence, you will move product around the yard.
• Due to the size of the business, you will have the opportunity to be trained in other areas, such as assembly.

We'd love to speak to candidates who have:

• Comfortable with physical, manual work. Must be able to lift up to 25kg.
• Previous experience using handheld tools, assembly, production, woodwork or labouring.
• Safety boots and hi-vis attire will be required for this role.
• Counterbalance forklift desirable.

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above then please apply today and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements. Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details; if you successfully refer a friend, you will receive a £50 voucher of your choice *terms apply*.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please email your CV directly or call us on 01233 646632 to discuss over the phone.

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