Production Operative

Arbor Forest Products Ltd; New Holland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A timber product manufacturer in New Holland seeks Production Operatives for a temporary six-month role starting mid-February. Responsibilities include processing customer orders, operating machinery, and performing housekeeping duties. Ideal candidates will have production experience, a forklift license, and basic numeracy and English skills. If you are a reliable and motivated individual looking for an opportunity within a dynamic team, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Forklift or counterbalance licence is a plus.
• Basic numeracy and proficiency in English skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Work under the instruction of the Machinist and Shift Supervisor.
• Process customer orders, skidding and stacking packs.
• Conduct daily housekeeping duties and report maintenance issues.
• Operate machinery if trained and support during busy periods.

Skills

Production experience

Forklift license

Basic numeracy

English skills

Tools

Forklift Truck

Job description

Production Operatives (Temporary)

Company: Arbor Forest Products Ltd

Location: New Holland

Contract Type: Temporary (6 months) - starting mid-February

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts

• 06:00 - 14:00 / 14:00 - 22:00

Arbor Forest Products Ltd is currently seeking Production Operatives to join our team on a temporary basis for a 6-month period. This role involves working within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Working under the instruction of the Machinist and Shift Supervisor
• Ticketing and processing customer orders
• Skidding and stacking of packs
• Carrying out daily housekeeping duties
• Operating in-house machinery, including shrink-wrap machines and Forklift Truck (FLT) – if trained
• Reporting maintenance and quality issues as required
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with current risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Supporting machinery operation during busy periods, including overtime where required
• Providing holiday and sickness cover when necessary

Please note: This list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake additional duties as directed by management.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment (desirable)
• Forklift or counterbalance licence (desirable)
• Basic numeracy and English skills

Personal Attributes

• Confident, enthusiastic, approachable, and motivated
• Energetic and flexible team player
• Proactive with a strong ‘can‑do’ attitude
• Strong sense of responsibility
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships

If you are reliable, hardworking, and looking for a temporary opportunity within a growing company, we would like to hear from you.

Our 90-acre site in North Lincolnshire allows us to hold more than 80,000m³ of timber on-site and facilitates a vast throughput of over 300,000m³ of quality timber, MDF and composite decking products per year. Quality products and quality processes are what drive our passion, but people are central to everything we do, and it’s thanks to our loyal workforce that we’ve built a strong and successful business. The Arbor team enjoy a small company culture operating at a giant scale.