Woodwork Assembler

Proactive Global; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global in Banbury is recruiting a Woodwork Assembler to join a busy manufacturing team. You will work with timber and wooden components to assemble products to high standards, measuring and cutting to drawings.

The role requires practical, hands-on candidates with experience in general assembly, woodwork or similar environments. You will use hand and power tools and collaborate to meet daily targets while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

Qualifications

• Experience in general assembly, woodwork or similar environments.
• Ability to measure accurately and follow instructions.
• Practical and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, hardworking and proactive attitude.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Measuring, cutting and assembling wooden components accurately.
• Using hand and power tools to complete assembly tasks.
• Operating equipment such as nail guns, bench saws and ply rip saws.
• Working from measurements, technical drawings and written instructions.
• Checking finished products to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to the required standards.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised working area.
• Working collaboratively with the production team to meet daily targets and deadlines.

Skills

General assembly

Woodworking

Carpentry

Joinery

Use of hand tools

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Quality focus

Tools

Nail guns

Bench saws

Ply rip saws

Job description

Position: Woodwork Assembler

Proactive Global are currently recruiting for a Woodwork Assembler to join a busy manufacturing team in Banbury.

As a Woodwork Assembler, you'll be a key part of the production team, working with timber and wooden components to assemble products to a high standard. We're looking for practical, hands‑on candidates with experience in general assembly, manufacturing, woodwork or similar environments.

Responsibilities:

• Measuring, cutting and assembling wooden components accurately.
• Using hand and power tools to complete assembly tasks.
• Operating equipment such as nail guns, bench saws and ply rip saws.
• Working from measurements, technical drawings and written instructions.
• Checking finished products to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to the required standards.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised working area.
• Working collaboratively with the production team to meet daily targets and deadlines.

Skills:

• Previous experience in general assembly, manufacturing, woodwork, carpentry, joinery or furniture assembly is desirable.
• Confident using hand and power tools.
• Good practical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to measure accurately and follow instructions.
• Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
• A reliable, hardworking and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work safely and follow workplace procedures.
• Willingness to learn new skills and work as part of a busy production team.

Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.