Woodwork Operator – Precision Cutting & Finishing

HR GO Recruitment; Ashford; Hybrid; 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

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.