Woodwork Operative

HR GO Recruitment; Ashford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is hiring a Woodwork Operative for our Ashford workshop in Kent. You will join a small team to cut, sand, laminate and finish timber items to high standards, following production schedules.

The role is full-time and permanent, with day shifts Monday to Friday. The successful candidate should have an interest in carpentry; transport is essential due to location.

Salary is £29,400 per annum, with opportunities to contribute to quality, safety and packaging duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Interest in carpentry and woodwork

Responsibilities

• Accurately cut timber and panels to specified dimensions using hand and power tools
• Sand components to achieve smooth surfaces and prepare items for finishing
• Apply laminates and veneers with precision, ensuring adhesion and alignment
• Carry out finishing processes including staining, sealing, painting or varnishing
• Inspect finished items for quality and conformity to drawings and specifications
• Maintain and clean machinery, tools and work areas; perform routine checks and report faults
• Follow health and safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment
• Complete basic production paperwork and assist with packaging and dispatch when needed

Skills

Carpentry interest

Previous carpentry experience

Job description

Woodwork Operative

Job Reference: 29042602/cj

Manufacturing and Production Ashford, Kent £29400 per annum Permanent

Job Title: Woodwork Operative
Location: Ashford
Hours : Monday to Friday (Day Shifts)
Pay: £29,400 per annum
Job Type: Full time/permanent

We are looking for a Woodwork Operative to join our clients busy workshop producing high quality products. The successful candidate will be responsible for cutting, sanding, laminating and finishing products to a high standard, working as part of a small team to meet production schedules and quality targets.

Key responsibilities

• Accurately cut timber and panel materials to specified dimensions using hand and power tools.
• Sand components to achieve smooth, consistent surfaces and prepare items for finishing.
• Apply laminates and veneers with precision, ensuring correct adhesion and alignment.
• Carry out finishing processes including staining, sealing, painting or varnishing as required.
• Inspect finished items for quality and conformity to drawings and specifications.
• Maintain and clean machinery, tools and work areas; perform routine checks and report faults.
• Follow health and safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Complete basic production paperwork and assist with packaging and dispatch when needed.

Requirements

• An interest in carpentry and previous experience in a similar role would be preferred but not essential.
• Please note that due to the location of the client own transport is essential.

Contact us:

• Email:[e-mail]
• Call:01233 722 401