Machine Operative - Timber Mill (LS13)

Woodlands Homecare Ltd; Rodley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual company bonus

Staff discount on Woodlands Home &

Woodland products

Free parking and on-site canteen

Training and development

Cycle to Work scheme

23 days holiday including bank hols

Job summary

Woodlands Home & Garden Group in Rodley, Leeds (LS13 1NP) seeks a motivated team member to keep production flowing by supplying timber materials and assisting in timber milling. The role supports day‑to‑day site operations, with a bonus for forklift experience and a strong, proactive work ethic.

You’ll work Monday to Friday, 6:00AM–2:30PM or 9:30AM–6:00PM. Training and progression opportunities are available, with pay from £12.80 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Team player with a good work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Reliable and proactive attitude to support production.
• No prior manufacturing experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Supply timber materials across departments.
• Assist with milling timber to supply production operatives.
• Follow daily production lists and meet targets.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Keep work area clean and safe; follow health and safety procedures.
• Carry out tasks to support wider site operations.

Skills

Team player

Good work ethic

Willingness to learn

Reliable

Tools

Forklift licence (bonus)

Job description

Join the Woodlands Team, Earn Your Stripes with Tiger Sheds!

Location: Rodley, Leeds (LS13 1NP)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00AM to 2:30PM OR 9:30AM to 6:00PM

Pay: From £12.80 per hour, depending on experience

Start Date:ASAP

Looking for ore than just another job?

Join one of the UK's leading manufacturers of garden buildings and become part of a team that builds products enjoyed by thousands of customers every year.

At Woodlands Home & Garden Group, we don't just manufacture sheds. We build premium timber buildings that people are proud to own, and we're looking for motivated people who want to build a career with us.

Whether you've worked in manufacturing before or you're looking for a fresh start, we'll give you the training, support and opportunities to succeed.

The Role

You’ll play a key part in keeping production flowing, by ensuring departments have the right timber materials, assisting in timber milling, and supporting day-to-day site operations. If you're a team player with a good work ethic, we’ll give you all the tools you need to succeed. A Forklift Truck or Side Loader licence is a bonus – but not essential. We’re more interested in the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

Supply timber materials across departments

Assist with milling timber to ensure our production operatives have materials they need to produce our premium outdoor garden building range

Follow daily production lists and meet targets

Work both independently and as part of a team

Keep your work area clean and safe

Follow all Health & Safety procedures

Carry out additional tasks to support wider site operations

What’s In It for You?

Pay starting from £12.80 with opportunity to increase with training

28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service

Buy up to 5 extra holiday days each year

Annual company bonus

Staff discount on Woodlands Home & Garden Group products

Workwear provided

Overtime opportunities (paid after 40 hours)

Training and development – grow your skills and career

Cycle to Work scheme & Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking and on-site canteen with complimentary hot drinks

Internal recognition and reward programme

If you're reliable, proactive, and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. References may be requested.

£12.80 per hour negotiable (skills based salary increases)