Timber Mill Operative

New Appointments Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking a Timber Mill Operative to join a busy team on a temporary to permanent basis. This hands-on role suits someone who thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in accurate, high-quality work.

Ideally, you will have experience with hand tools and machinery, plus an interest in maintenance or DIY and a strong eye for detail. Previous timber or manufacturing experience would be beneficial. You must have your own transport due to location.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools and working with timber or in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with machinery or machine minding is desirable.
• Interest in maintenance and DIY is beneficial.
• Good attention to detail and high accuracy required.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and good timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical wood-working machinery.
• Feed timber into machinery and remove finished products.
• Operate planer moulders.
• Use hand tools such as hammers, drills, screwdrivers and nail guns.
• Use chop saws, pull saws and push saws.
• Read drawings and work accurately from measurements.
• Produce timber products including fence panels.
• Work to production deadlines.
• Carry out manual handling and heavy lifting.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Hand tools experience

Machinery experience

Timber/manufacturing experience

Maintenance/DIY interest

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Reliability and punctuality

Team player

Physical stamina

Good organisational skills

Job description

Timber Mill Operative

£13.33 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a Timber Mill Operative to join a busy and hardworking team on a temporary to permanent basis. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, has a strong work ethic and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

Ideally, you will have experience using hand tools and machinery, an interest in maintenance or DIY, and a good eye for detail. Previous experience working with timber or in a manufacturing environment would be beneficial.

Duties include:

• Operating mechanical wood-working machinery
• Feeding timber into machinery and removing finished products
• Operating planer moulders
• Using a variety of hand tools, including hammers, drills, screwdrivers and nail guns
• Using chop saws, pull saws and push saws
• Reading drawings and working accurately from measurements
• Producing timber products, including fence panels
• Working to tight deadlines and production timescales
• Carrying out general manual handling and heavy lifting
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience using hand tools; experience assembling wooden structures would be beneficial
• Machine minding or machinery experience
• Experience working with timber or in a manufacturing environment is desirable
• An interest in maintenance and DIY
• Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance
• Comfortable with heavy lifting and physical work
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Due to location you must have access to your own transport.

Working Hours:

Monday -Thursday: 8:00am - 4:45pm and Friday: 8:00am - 4:15pm

New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.