Workshop Operator

Connect Appointments; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Appointments is recruiting an experienced Workshop Operator for a Cambuslang-based client in the timber frame construction sector. This hands-on production role suits someone with joinery or timber fabrication experience.

You will work on production benches, use hand and power tools, and maintain health and safety standards while handling heavy items. Shifts available: early 6am–2pm (£12.71 per hour) or back 2pm–10pm (£13.75 per hour), with Friday early finish.

Qualifications

• Hands-on joinery or timber fabrication background.
• Confident with hand and power tools.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work across all production benches and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work on production and construction benches to prepare timber frames.
• Use a variety of hand tools, saws and machinery.
• Perform manual handling and heavy lifting during shifts.
• Maintain health and safety standards at all times.
• Carry out general housekeeping duties.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Teamwork

Flexible attitude

Safety awareness

Independent work

Education

Joinery/Carpentry background

Tools

Saws

Handheld tools

Machinery operation

Job description

Connect Appointments is recruiting experienced Workshop Operator to join our Cambuslang-based client.

This is a hands-on production role for a leading manufacturer of timber frame construction products, and will suit an experienced joiner or someone with a strong background in timber work or construction manufacturing.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position


• Choice of early or back shift
  
  
  
  • Early: Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm @ £12.71 per hour
  
  
  • Back: Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm (early finish on Fridays) @ £13.75 per hour
  
  

As a Workshop Operator, your duties will include:

• Working on production and construction benches to prepare timber frames


• Using a variety of handheld tools, saws and machinery


• Manual handling and heavy lifting throughout the shift


• Maintaining health and safety standards at all times


• General housekeeping duties

The ideal candidate will have, a background in joinery, carpentry or timber frame construction, or experience within a construction manufacturing or similar production environment

• Confidence using hand tools, power tools and production machinery


• The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team


• A flexible attitude and willingness to work across all production benches