Skilled Production Operative

Search; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Training & development

Leadership opportunities

Team support

Career growth

Job summary

Search in Cambuslang requires a Skilled Production Operative to build timber wall panels from start to finish. You’ll own the full production process and work hands-on with hand and power tools on a back shift, with steady progression after training.

The role offers full training, development opportunities, and a supportive team environment in a busy manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production, manufacturing, joinery or similar hands-on environments.
• Confident using hand and power tools.
• Strong practical and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Leadership or mentoring experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Building timber frames for wall panels.
• Installing insulation and fireboard.
• Using a range of hand and power tools.
• Following production drawings and specifications.
• Maintaining high quality and output.
• Supporting the Line Leader with performance and quality.
• Assisting with training and development of colleagues.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and efficient working environment.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Leadership mentoring

Job description

Skilled Production Operative - Skilled Timber Assembly Operative - Level 3 Back Shift

Location: Cambuslang
Pay: Early £14.45 per hour, rising to £15.05 after training | Back £15.97 per hour, rising to £16.63 after training
Hours: Monday to Friday - Early 06:00-14:00 | Back 14:00-22:00

Are you an experienced production operative with strong practical skills and confidence using hand and power tools? We're looking for a Skilled Production Operative to join a busy manufacturing team in Cambuslang.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be responsible for building timber wall panels from start to finish, taking ownership of the full production process

Key responsibilities include:

• Building timber frames for wall panels
• Installing insulation and fireboard
• Using a range of hand and power tools
• Following production drawings and specifications
• Maintaining high standards of quality and output
• Supporting the Line Leader with performance and quality
• Assisting with the training and development of colleagues
• Maintaining a safe, clean and efficient working environment

What You’ll Get

• Competitive hourly rates with an increase after training
• Full training and development
• Opportunity to take on additional responsibility
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in production, manufacturing, joinery, construction or a similar hands-on environment
• Confident using hand and power tools
• Strong practical and problem-solving skills
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Leadership or mentoring experience is desirable

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