Production Operative

Kenect Recruitment Ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50 paid hours weekly

Weekdays only

Temp-to-perm

Career progression

Job summary

Kenect Recruitment Ltd in Lichfield is seeking Production Operatives to manufacture wooden fence panels in a timber yard. You will work at your own station using specialist machinery and be part of an expanding production team with full training provided.

The role offers 50 paid hours per week, Monday to Friday shifts from 7:00am to 5:00pm, and a progression path from temporary to permanent alongside training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous production or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience using hand tools or working with wood is beneficial.
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Building fence panel frames.
• Using a nail gun to secure timber components.
• Positioning wooden slats accurately.
• Operating production machinery to complete each fence panel.
• Carrying out repetitive production tasks while maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Production experience

Hand tools experience

Timekeeping

Willingness to learn

Job description

Location

Lichfield

Pay Rate

per hour

Hours

Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm

Contract

Temporary to Permanent with progression opportunities

Are you looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent earning potential and career progression? We’re recruiting Production Operatives to join a growing timber manufacturing company in Lichfield.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that invests in its people, provides full training, and offers genuine opportunities to develop as the company continues to expand with new machinery and production lines.

What’s in it for you?

• 50 paid hours per week
• Monday to Friday – no weekend work
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Career progression for the right candidates

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

• 7:00am – 5:00pm
• 1 hour total break: 15-minute morning break 30-minute lunch 15-minute afternoon break

Please note

Timekeeping is extremely important. You must arrive around 10 minutes before your shift starts so you’re ready to begin work at your station on time.

The Role

Working in a timber yard, you’ll manufacture wooden fence panels at your own workstation using specialist machinery.

Your duties will include:

• Building fence panel frames
• Using a nail gun to secure timber components
• Positioning wooden slats accurately
• Operating production machinery to complete each fence panel
• Carrying out repetitive production tasks while maintaining quality standards

Although you’ll be handling timber throughout the day, the role isn’t considered heavy manual work when correct lifting and handling techniques are used. Full training will be provided.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous production or manufacturing experience is preferred
• Experience using hand tools or working with wood is beneficial
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

You’ll be working in a timber yard where forklift trucks move materials throughout the day. The shutters remain open, so the environment can be cold during winter months.

• Gloves are provided
• Casual dress code
• safety boots and HIVIS required

Facilities

• Fridge
• Kettle

Travel

Please note that public transport is limited and buses do not stop directly outside the site. Applicants should ideally:

• Have their own transport, or
• Live locally and be able to cycle or use an electric bike.

If you’re reliable, enjoy hands‑on work, and are looking for a role with long‑term opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.