Mill Operative

New Appointments Group Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

New Appointments Group Ltd. is seeking a Timber Mill Operative in Ashford to join a busy production team on a temporary to permanent basis. The role is hands-on, requiring good attention to detail and pride in producing accurate work.

Applicants with experience using hand tools and machinery, a keen interest in maintenance or DIY, and the ability to work under tight deadlines will be well suited. Heavy lifting and physical work are involved.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools and measuring accurately
• Machinery operation or machine minding experience
• Experience in timber or manufacturing environment is desirable
• Interest in maintenance/DIY
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliable with strong work ethic and good timekeeping
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to do heavy lifting and physically demanding work

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical wood-working machinery
• Feed timber into machinery and remove finished products
• Operate planer moulders
• Use hand tools such as hammers, drills, screwdrivers and nail guns
• Use chop saws, pull saws and push saws
• Read drawings and work accurately from measurements
• Meet production deadlines and timelines
• Carry out general manual handling and safe working practices

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Timber Mill Operative to join a busy and hardworking team on a temporary to permanent basis.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, has a strong work ethic and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

Ideally, you will have experience using hand tools and machinery, an interest in maintenance or DIY, and a good eye for detail. Previous experience working with timber or in a manufacturing environment would be beneficial.

Duties include:

• Operating mechanical wood-working machinery
• Feeding timber into machinery and removing finished products
• Operating planer moulders
• Using a variety of hand tools, including hammers, drills, screwdrivers and nail guns
• Using chop saws, pull saws and push saws
• Reading drawings and working accurately from measurements
• Working to tight deadlines and production timescales
• Carrying out general manual handling and heavy lifting
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience using hand tools; experience assembling wooden structures would be beneficial
• Machine minding or machinery experience
• Experience working with timber or in a manufacturing environment is desirable
• An interest in maintenance and DIY
• Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance
• Comfortable with heavy lifting and physical work
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Working Hours:

Monday -Thursday: 8:00am - 5:45pm and Friday: 8:00am - 4:15pm

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.