Timber Frame General Operative

Glennon Brothers; Irvine; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Glennon Brothers is seeking a General Operative to support timber frame production lines at our Irvine site. You will perform production tasks safely, assist with quality checks and maintain clean, organised workstations while complying with health and safety policies.

The role requires a hands-on, reliable approach, flexibility to cover different areas of the sawmill operation, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in timber frame or production environment desirable.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements and safe systems of work.
• Hands-on, reliable and safety-conscious approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out production tasks safely and efficiently.
• Follow health, safety and environmental policies.
• Use tools and equipment correctly and report faults promptly.
• Support product handling, including pre-cut timber panels and trusses.
• Maintain housekeeping and organisation in work areas.
• Assist with quality checks and report issues to supervision.
• Work with colleagues to meet daily production targets.
• Follow supervisor instructions and aid handovers between shifts.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Timber frame / woodworking

Production environment

Health & Safety awareness

Teamwork

Hands-on

Flexible to cover areas

Tools

Nail guns

Woodworking equipment

Job description

Founded in 1913, Glennon Brothers is a leading timber processing Group operating across Ireland and the UK, with over a century of experience and a strong, well‑established growth story. Today, the Group operates through a portfolio of respected brands including Glennon Brothers, Balcas, DTE, Alexanders Timber Design and, most recently, Pontrilas, reflecting both its scale and strategic expansion.

As a recognised leader within the Green Tech and sustainable construction sectors, the Group is dynamic, innovative and firmly focused on long‑term, responsible growth. Across its brands, Glennon Brothers supplies a wide range of timber products to the Irish and UK markets, serving the construction, pallet wood and fencing industries. The Group also manufactures timber frame homes and engineered roof trusses for the housebuilding sector and operates several combined heat and power (CHP) and wood pellet manufacturing facilities.

Following the acquisition of Pontrilas in January 2026, the Group has significantly increased its turnover and expanded its workforce to over 1,400 colleagues. This growth has been driven by a strong commitment to its people, a customer‑focused service ethos, and continued investment in advanced technology and operational capability. Glennon Brothers operates a multi‑site footprint across Longford, Fermoy, Enniskillen, Troon, Irvine, Windymains and Invergordon, providing a diverse and collaborative working environment across its Group brands and functions.

Principle Objective

Reporting to the relevant Shift Supervisor or Team Lead, the General Operative is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient and well‑organised day‑to‑day operation of the timber frame production line.

Knowledge & Experience

• – Experience in timber frame, manufacturing, production or similar operational environment is desirable but not essential.
• – Awareness of health and safety requirements and safe systems of work, or a willingness to learn and follow them.
• – Experience working effectively as part of a team in a practical, operational setting.
• – A hands‑on, reliable and safety‑conscious approach to work.
• – Flexibility to support different areas of the sawmill operation as required.
• – Relevant training, licences or certifications are advantageous but not required, as full training will be provided.
• – Formal qualifications are not essential where the right attitude, aptitude and willingness to learn are demonstrated.

Key Responsibilities

• – Carry out production tasks safely, efficiently and in line with company procedures.
• – Follow all health, safety and environmental policies, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• – Use tools, machinery and equipment correctly and report faults, defects or safety concerns promptly.
• – Support product handling activities, including building pre cut timber into various panels, gables and trusses
• – Maintain good housekeeping and organisation standards in work areas at all times.
• – Assist with quality checks and report any product or process issues to supervision.
• – Work cooperatively with colleagues to achieve daily production and operational targets.
• – Follow instructions from supervisors and contribute to effective handovers between shifts.
• – Participate in training, toolbox talks, safety briefings and continuous improvement activities.

Essential Competencies

• – Experience Of Woodworking Is Advantageous But Not Essential.
• – Experience with nail guns and various other woodworking equipment would be desirable.
• – Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• – Good health and safety knowledge would be advantageous.
• – Enthusiastic & self-motivated and ability to motivate the team.
• – Results driven whilst participating in a team environment.

Key Performance Measures

• – Strong productivity and output
• – High quality of working standars and quilty checks
• – Compliance with company Health and Safety procedures
• – Working well within the team of other colleagues
• – Continuous improvement activities.

Key Relationships

• – Supervisors, Team Leads and Operations Manager.
• – Production Colleagues.
• – Engineering and Maintenance.
• – Health, safety and quality teams.