Warehouse Operative

Kenect Recruitment Ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gloves provided

Casual dress code

Safety boots and HIVIS

Job summary

Kenect Recruitment Ltd in Lichfield is seeking Production Operatives to join a growing timber manufacturing company. Full training provided and opportunities to progress as the business expands with new machinery and production lines.

Role features 50 paid hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm, with a clear path from temporary to permanent employment and ongoing career progression for the right candidates.

Qualifications

• Previous production or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with hand tools or woodworking is beneficial.
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Build fence panel frames.
• Use a nail gun to secure timber components.
• Position wooden slats accurately.
• Operate production machinery to complete each fence panel.
• Carry out repetitive production tasks while maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Production experience

Hand tools

Timekeeping

Willingness to learn

Job description

Location: Lichfield
Pay Rate: per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm
Contract: Temporary to Permanent with progression opportunities

Are you looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent earning potential and career progression? We’re recruiting Production Operatives to join a growing timber manufacturing company in Lichfield.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that invests in its people, provides full training, and offers genuine opportunities to develop as the company continues to expand with new machinery and production lines.

What’s in it for per hour

• 50 paid hours per week
• Monday to Friday – no weekend work
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Career progression for the right candidates

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

• 7:00am – 5:00pm
• 15-minute morning break
• 15-minute afternoon break

Please note: Timekeeping is extremely important. You must arrive around 10 minutes before your shift starts so you’re ready to begin work at your station on time.

The Role

Working in a timber yard, you’ll manufacture wooden fence panels at your own workstation using specialist machinery.

Your duties will include:

• Building fence panel frames
• Using a nail gun to secure timber components
• Positioning wooden slats accurately
• Operating production machinery to complete each fence panel
• Carrying out repetitive production tasks while maintaining quality standards

Although you’ll be handling timber throughout the day, the role isn’t considered heavy manual work when correct lifting and handling techniques are used. Full training will be provided.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous production or manufacturing experience is preferred
• Experience using hand tools or working with wood is beneficial
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

You’ll be working in a timber yard where forklift trucks move materials throughout the day. The shutters remain open, so the environment can be cold during winter months.

• Gloves are provided
• Casual dress code
• safety boots and HIVIS required

Facilities

• Fridge
• Kettle

Travel

Please note that public transport is limited and buses do not stop directly outside the site. Applicants should ideally:

• Have their own transport, or
• Live locally and be able to cycle or use an electric bike.