Production Operative

Search Consultancy LTD; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Structured training and progression

Pay uplift after training

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD in Glasgow is looking for Production Operatives to join a fast-paced timber manufacturing team. You will assemble timber wall panels using drawings and a range of tools, following instructions to support quality and production targets.

This full-time role offers structured training, progression opportunities, and an uplift in pay after successful training. A safety-first, collaborative environment helps you develop hands-on skills and contribute to efficient production.

Qualifications

• Experience in production, fabrication, manufacturing, assembly or other transferable skills.
• Ability to read and follow diagrams and instructions accurately.
• Confidence using tools and handling materials.
• Good physical fitness and ability to carry out repetitive tasks.
• A reliable, punctual and proactive approach to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assemble timber wall panels using drawings and a range of tools.
• Follow step-by-step instructions and on-screen production drawings.
• Safely use hand and power tools.
• Handle timber and other materials manually.
• Work toward quality and production targets.
• Keep work area clean, tidy and safe.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support efficient production and process improvements.

Skills

Reading diagrams

Following instructions

Punctuality

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Pay: Early £12.71 per hour, increasing to £13.32 after training | Back £14.04 per hour, increasing to £14.65 after training

Hours: Monday to Friday - Early 06:00-14:00 | Back 14:00-22:00

Are you practical, detail-focused, and keen to be part of a busy manufacturing team? We're looking for

Production Operatives to join a fast-paced factory environment in Glasgow.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll be involved in assembling timber wall panels using technical drawings, instructions and a range of tools.

Key responsibilities include:

Following step-by-step instructions and on-screen production drawings

Safely using hand and power tools

Handling timber and other materials manually

Working towards quality and production targets

Keeping your work area clean, tidy and safe

Working closely with colleagues to support efficient production and improve processes

What You’ll Get

Full-time, ongoing employment

Structured training and opportunities for progression

Increased pay after successfully completing training and meeting performance targets

A supportive team environment where safety and quality are priorities

What We’re Looking For

Experience in production, fabrication, manufacturing, assembly or other relevant transferable skills

Ability to read and follow diagrams and instructions accurately

Confidence using tools and handling materials

Good physical fitness and the ability to carry out repetitive tasks

A reliable, punctual and proactive approach to teamwork

If you’re looking for a hands‑on role with opportunities to learn, develop and progress,

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.