Mill Operative

New Appointments Group; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking a Timber Mill Operative in Aylesford to join a busy production team on a temporary to permanent basis. The role focuses on operating woodworking machinery, feeding timber, and producing timber products with accuracy and efficiency.

Ideal candidate has hands-on tool experience, a keen eye for detail, and a strong work ethic. The job requires physical work and adherence to safety standards within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools and machinery is advantageous.
• Knowledge of timber or manufacturing environments is beneficial.
• Interest in maintenance and DIY activities helps.
• Good eye for detail and high accuracy in work.
• Reliable, with a strong work ethic and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical wood-working machinery.
• Feed timber into machinery and remove finished products.
• Operate planer moulders.
• Use a variety of hand tools, including hammers, drills and screwdrivers.
• Read drawings and work accurately from measurements.
• Produce timber products, including fence panels.
• Work to tight deadlines and production timescales.
• Carry out general manual handling and heavy lifting.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Hand tools

Machinery operation

Timber experience

Maintenance interest

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Organisational skills

Timekeeping

Team player

Tools

Woodworking machinery

Planer moulders

Job description

Timber Mill Operative

£13.33 per hour

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
• Producing timber products, including fence panels
• 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