Timber Mill Operator: Hands-On & Detail-Focused

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

Job summary

New Appointments Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Timber Mill Operative to join a busy team on a temporary to permanent basis. This hands-on role requires using hand tools and machinery, with a keen eye for detail.

Working hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00–17:45 and Friday 8:00–16:15, in a timber/mfg environment. Applicants with timber experience or maintenance/DIY interests, plus reliability and good attendance, will fit well.

Qualifications

• Experience with hand tools and basic woodworking machinery.
• Experience with timber or manufacturing environments desirable.
• Able to read measurements and work accurately.
• Reliable with strong work ethic and good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical wood-working machinery
• Feed timber into machinery and remove finished products
• Operate planer moulders
• Use hand tools like hammers, drills, nail guns
• Read drawings and work accurately from measurements
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Skills

Hand tools

Machinery operation

Timber experience

Maintenance/DIY interest

Attention to detail

Reliability

Organisational skills

Timekeeping

Team player

Heavy lifting capable

Tools

Woodworking machinery

Job description

New Appointments Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Timber Mill Operative to join a busy team on a temporary to permanent basis. This hands-on role requires using hand tools and machinery, with a keen eye for detail.

Working hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00–17:45 and Friday 8:00–16:15, in a timber/mfg environment. Applicants with timber experience or maintenance/DIY interests, plus reliability and good attendance, will fit well.