Manufacturing Operative

Riada Resourcing; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist joinery firm in Magherafelt is looking for Workshop Operatives to join their team. The role offers full training and immediate starts, working Monday to Friday. Responsibilities include fitting, installing, and checking components for windows and doors. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred, along with the ability to handle heavy lifting. Competitive salary and permanent contract offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in joinery or similar workshop role required.
• Ability to lift heavy objects as part of the job is necessary.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality in work.

Responsibilities

• Fit ironmongery onto completed windows and doors.
• Install gaskets and weather seals on windows and doors.
• Fit casements and sliding sashes onto window frames.
• Check glass prior to glazing.
• Arrange for re-making glass units if defects are reported.
• Wrap finished products.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar role

Capable of meeting physical demands

Attention to quality and workmanship

Confident in sanding, pinning, and assembling

Job description

Workshop Operatives - Magherafelt - Permanent. Fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning specialist joinery firm in Magherafelt as a Workshop Operative, with full training, permanent roles, and immediate starts available. About the role: Monday – Friday. Immediate start. 7:00 am – 4:00 pm or 4:00 pm – 1:00 am (overtime rates apply). Award‑winning specialist joinery firm. Full training provided. Permanent.

Responsibilities

• Fitting ironmongery (handles, locks, hinges etc) onto completed windows & doors.
• Installing gaskets & weather seals onto completed windows & doors.
• Fitting casements & sliding sashes onto window frames.
• Checking of glass prior to glazing.
• Arranging re‑make glass units if defects reported.
• Wrapping of finished products.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Capable of meeting the physical demands of the job as some heavy lifting is involved.
• Be able to work to high standards of workmanship, finish and quality.
• Confident in sanding, pinning, painting and gluing and screwing panels together.

Location: Magherafelt. Salary: Competitive salary (dependent on role and experience). Contract type: Permanent. Working hours: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm or 4:00 pm – 1:00 am. Closing date: 21 Nov 2025.

Area: Derry or Londonderry. Closing date: 06 Nov 2025.