Machine Operative - Timber Mill (LS13)

Woodlands Home & Garden Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including bank hols)

Annual company bonus

Staff discount on products

Workwear provided

Overtime after 40 hours

Training and development

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking and on-site canteen

Recognition programme

Job summary

Woodlands Home & Garden Group in Rodley, Leeds is seeking a motivated timber production assistant to keep production flowing by supplying materials and assisting milling. You’ll support day-to-day site operations and work as part of a team, with a bonus for a Forklift licence.

You’ll start ASAP, with pay from £12.80 per hour, 28 days holiday, annual bonus, and ongoing training. The role offers overtime after 40 hours and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in timber processing or manufacturing preferred.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Forklift licence a bonus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supply timber materials across departments.
• Assist with milling timber to support production operatives.
• Follow daily production lists and meet targets.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Keep work area clean and safe.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures.
• Carry out additional tasks to support wider site operations.

Skills

Team player

Strong work ethic

Timber handling

Forklift experience

Tools

Forklift operation

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.