Production Operative

Crendon Timber Engineering; East Harling; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training opportunities

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Long service awards

Purchase annual leave scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Annual summer event

Free eye tests

Job summary

Crendon Timber Engineering in East Harling is seeking a Production Operative to join our friendly, hardworking team. You’ll operate machinery safely, produce timber engineered components, and help organise timber to meet production needs, with training and progression opportunities available.

We value reliability, motivation and a willingness to develop new skills as part of our inclusive, ambitious workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience in production or manufacturing environments.
• Willingness to complete training to develop core skills.
• Ability to work safely with machinery and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery in a safe manner, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Use company documentation and systems to produce required timber engineered components.
• Organise cut timber efficiently to maintain production needs.
• Assist in all areas of production as required.
• Complete any relevant training needs for core skills, within own role and multi-skilling.

Skills

Machinery operation

Health and safety awareness

Multi-skilling

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Operative to join our friendly and hardworking team at our East Harling branch. If you’re reliable, motivated and eager to develop new skills, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

Since 1967, Crendon Timber Engineering has been at the forefront of our industry. With more than 12 sites across the UK – and continuing to expand – we manufacture high quality Timber Frame, Roof Trusses, Posi-Joists, and a wide range of engineered timber solutions. We’re dedicated to supporting our customers, growing our team and giving back to local communities through charity partnerships.

Role responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operate machinery in a safe manner, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Use company documentation and systems to produce required timber engineered components.
• Organise cut timber efficiently to maintain production needs.
• Assist in all areas of production as required.
• Complete any relevant training needs for core skills, within own role and multi‑skilling.

What do we offer?

We work hard to continuously improve our reward package, taking into consideration the view of every single employee to make sure we remain an industry leader. Some of the highlights of the fantastic benefits and rewards you can expect include:

• Comprehensive training opportunities – potential to progress within our organisation.
• Retail discounts – cashback on major retailers.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Long service awards – additional leave & up to one month’s salary.
• Purchase annual leave scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Annual summer event to celebrate our anniversary.
• Free eye tests.

At Crendon, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce where everyone feels supported. We believe that a diverse workforce brings a broader range of experiences, ideas and perspectives which helps us grow stronger as an organisation. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment that encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply and thrive within our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other legally protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure fairness and transparency, so every candidate has an equal chance to contribute to our mission.