Production Operative

The Best Connection; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,818,000 - 37,195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks at Work Scheme

28 days annual leave

Weekly pay

Online payslips

Pension contribution

Job summary

The Best Connection is currently recruiting a Production Operative for a specialist team manufacturing bespoke wooden export packaging. You will build crates and cases to customer specifications, measuring and cutting timber and using hand and power tools safely.

Working Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, on-site at NR10 5NL, this temp-to-perm role offers long-term prospects and opportunities to develop practical skills within a dedicated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand and power tools is essential.
• Carpentry, joinery, fabrication, manufacturing, construction or production experience is advantageous.
• Good practical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work from measurements and follow instructions accurately.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable and hardworking approach.

Responsibilities

• Building bespoke wooden crates, cases and export packaging.
• Measuring, cutting and assembling timber to customer specifications.
• Using a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Reading basic drawings and working from production instructions.
• Working as part of a skilled production team to meet customer deadlines.
• Maintaining quality standards and a safe working environment.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Tools

Woodworking tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Production Operative

Location: NR10 5NL

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30, £12.71 PER HOUR

Contract: Temp to Perm Opportunity

Are you practical, hands-on, and enjoy working on something different every day?

We're recruiting for a Production Operative to join a specialist team manufacturing bespoke wooden export packaging for large and often unique items being shipped around the world. This isn't a repetitive production line role.

Every project is different, offering the opportunity to work on custom-made packaging solutions for a wide range of products and industries.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building bespoke wooden crates, cases and export packaging
• Measuring, cutting and assembling timber to customer specifications
• Using a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Reading basic drawings and working from production instructions
• Working as part of a skilled production team to meet customer deadlines
• Maintaining quality standards and a safe working environment

What We're Looking For

• Experience using hand and power tools is essential
• Previous experience in carpentry, joinery, fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or a production environment would be highly advantageous
• Good practical skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work from measurements and follow instructions accurately
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliable and hardworking approach

What's On Offer

• Monday to Friday working hours, 08:00 - 16:30
• Temp to perm opportunity with long-term prospects
• Varied and interesting work where no two days are the same
• Opportunity to develop practical skills within a specialist manufacturing environment
• Supportive and friendly team atmosphere

Important Information

Due to the rural location of the site, own transport is essential as public transport access is limited.

Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Limited include:

• NEW Perks at Work Scheme
• 28 days annual leave per annum for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holidays)
• Weekly pay
• Online payslips
• On-going assignments
• Pension contribution

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.