Wood Assembly Operative

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Rugby is seeking a Wood Assembly Operative to join a busy manufacturing site. The role involves building bespoke export cases from small boxes to large industrial cases, using timber, plywood, cardboard and steel, with hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery.

Full in-house training provided; hours are Monday-Friday with 39.5 hours per week; driving licence preferred and FLT advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Experience with workshop machinery and tools.
• Ability to operate circular saws, rip saws and nail guns.
• Team player with reliable and hardworking attitude.

Responsibilities

• Build bespoke export cases to customer specifications.
• Handle timber, plywood, cardboard and steel materials.
• Read and follow technical drawings.
• Operate workshop machinery safely.
• Use hand tools and power tools efficiently.
• Work to production deadlines as part of a team.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Workshop machinery

Hand tools

Power tools

Team player

Tools

Circular saws

Rip saw

Nail guns

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Wood Assembly Operative

Location: Rugby

Pay: £12.71-£16.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday-Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Vacancies: 1-2

The Role

We are currently recruiting for Wood Assembly Operatives to join a busy manufacturing business based in Rugby.

The role involves building bespoke export cases in a range of sizes, from small cardboard boxes to large industrial cases used to transport heavy machinery and generators.

You will work with a variety of materials, including timber, plywood, cardboard and steel, using hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery.

Full in-house training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Building bespoke export cases to customer requirements.
• Working with timber, plywood, cardboard and steel.
• Reading and following technical drawings.
• Using workshop machinery, including circular saws, rip saws and nail guns.
• Using hand tools and power tools safely.
• Working as part of a team to meet production deadlines.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

What We're Looking For

Ideally, you will have experience in one or more of the following:

• Welding and fabrication.
• Joinery or bench hand work.
• Working with wood and metal.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Using workshop machinery and tools.

No direct experience? No problem!

We are also happy to consider candidates with general labouring or hands-on experience who are practical, reliable, hardworking and keen to learn a new trade.

Working Hours

Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-4:00pm

Friday: 7:00am-2:15pm

39.5 hours per week.

Pay & Overtime

£12.71-£16.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Overtime paid at time and a half after 39.5 hours.

Double time paid after 12pm on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays.

Additional Information

• Full training provided.
• Driving licence preferred.
• FLT licence advantageous.
• Applicants must be aged 18 or over.