Woodworking Assistant in Kettering)

Impact Recruitment Services; Kettering; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected business in Kettering is seeking a reliable Workshop Assistant. The ideal candidate will have a background in timber or woodworking, taking pride in their work within a friendly, fast-paced team. With competitive pay and opportunities for growth, this role is perfect for practical individuals looking to contribute meaningfully.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate with potential pay increase

Great working hours with early Friday finish

Supportive company culture

Opportunity to develop skills

Qualifications

• Previous experience with timber or in a woodworking environment.
• Comfortable using woodworking tools and machinery.
• Experience in a factory or workshop setting.

Responsibilities

• Keeping the yard and workshop clean, tidy, and well-organised.
• Packing customer orders and managing waste/recycling.
• Supporting skilled team members with woodworking tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

Woodworking tools

Edge bander machine

Job description

Impact Recruitment is proud to be working with a growing and well-respected business based in Kettering. Our client is looking for a reliable, hands-on Workshop Assistant to join their friendly team on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in timber or woodworking who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you're practical, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a business where your contribution matters-this could be the perfect role for you.

Location: Kettering

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-4:30pm | Friday, 7:30am-12:30pm

Pay: £13.50 per hour (with potential pay increase after 6 months)

What you'll be doing:

* Keeping the yard and workshop clean, tidy, and well-organised

* Safely stacking wood panels and handling materials

* Operating the edge bander machine (training provided if necessary)

* Packing customer orders and managing waste/recycling

* Supporting skilled team members with woodworking tasks and general duties

What we're looking for:

* Previous experience working with timber or in a woodworking environment

* Comfortable using woodworking tools and machinery

* Experience in a factory or workshop setting

* A strong work ethic, reliability, and a team-first attitude

* Good attention to detail and a proactive mindset

Why apply?

* Join a supportive and growing company with a positive team culture

* Great working hours with an early Friday finish

* Competitive hourly rate with the potential for a pay increase after 6 months

* Opportunity to develop woodworking skills and grow within the business

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now with your up-to-date CV.

Impact Recruitment is acting on behalf of our client for this vacancy.