Woodwork Operative

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

Job summary

Hrgo-Recruitment is seeking a Woodwork Operative for a busy Ashford workshop to produce high quality timber products. You will cut, sand, laminate and finish items to meet production schedules and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities include using hand and power tools, inspecting finished items, and keeping workspace clean while following health and safety procedures on a Monday–Friday day shift, in a permanent role.

Qualifications

• An interest in carpentry and previous experience in a similar role would be preferred but not essential.

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.

Job description

Salary: GBP29400 - GBP29400 per annum

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