Woodwork Operative (must drive due to location)

Office Angels; Ashford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable employment agency is seeking a Labourer in Ashford. This role involves using machinery for wood cutting, moving products with a forklift, and requires physical stamina. Candidates must lift up to 25kg and have prior experience with tools and assembly. The position offers a temporary to permanent contract with a salary of £12.28 plus overtime. Access to various benefits and a consultant will support your job search. Apply now to seize this opportunity.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Up to 28 days annual leave

Access to free eyecare voucher

Temp of the month awards

Discount schemes

Access to well-being platforms

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 25kg.
• Safety boots and hi-vis attire will be required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for using saws and machinery to cut reject pieces of wood for reuse.
• Move product around the yard with a forklift if licensed.
• Opportunity to be trained in other areas, such as assembly.

Skills

Comfortable with physical, manual work

Experience using handheld tools

Assembly skills

Production experience

Woodwork or labouring background

Counterbalance forklift experience

Job description

Job Title: Labourer (counterbalance forklift desirable)

Location: Outskirts of Ashford (must drive due to location)

Contract: Temporary to permanent

Salary: £12.28 + overtime available paid at higher rates

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am-5:45pm, finishing at 4:15pm on Fridays

Benefits: weekly pay, up to 28 days annual leave, access to free eyecare voucher, temp of the month awards, dedicated consultant to support your job search, first opportunity to see permanent positions, perks a work, discount schemes and access to well‑being platforms.

Duties:

• As a Wood Cutter, you will be responsible for using saws and machinery to cut reject pieces of wood, to be reused in the assembly process.
• Should you have a forklift licence, you will move product around the yard.
• Due to the size of the business, you will have the opportunity to be trained in other areas, such as assembly.

We're looking for candidates with:

• Comfortable with physical, manual work. Must be able to lift up to 25kg.
• Must have previous experience using handheld tools, assembly, production, woodwork or labouring.
• Safety boots and hi‑vis attire will be required for this role.
• Counterbalance forklift desirable.

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above then please apply today and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements. Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details; if you successfully refer a friend, you will receive a £50 voucher of your choice *terms apply*.

If you would like any further information before applying, please email your CV directly or call us on 01233 646632 to discuss over the phone.

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