Woodwork Operative in Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted by Optima UK Inc Ltd
£12.71 – £13.50 an hour
Leicester · Permanent
Job Role: Woodwork Operative
Location: Leicester
Shift: Days - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Monday - Thursday), 8:00 am - 3:15 pm (Friday)
Pay Rate: £12.71-£13.50 per hour
About the Company:
A leading manufacturer specialising in bespoke export packaging and cases is looking for an Woodwork Operative to join their team. The company produces custom-built cases for a wide range of products, from small cardboard boxes to large cases designed to transport heavy industrial equipment.
About the Role:
Working within a manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for building bespoke export cases using a variety of materials, including cardboard, plywood, timber and steel. The role involves working from technical drawings, using machinery and hand tools, and ensuring all cases are built to the required specifications. Full in-house training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manufacturing bespoke export cases to customer specifications.
- Working with a variety of materials, including cardboard, plywood, timber and steel.
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings.
- Operating machinery and using tools such as circular saws, rip saws and nail guns.
- Using a range of power tools and basic hand tools.
- Assisting with the construction of bespoke lifting systems used during case manufacturing.
- Maintaining high standards of quality and health and safety.
About You:
- Ideally, you will have experience working within a manufacturing, woodworking, metalworking or similar hands-on environment.
- Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings would be advantageous.
- Confident using machinery, power tools and hand tools.
- Comfortable working with different materials, particularly wood and metal.
- Practical, reliable and willing to learn new skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.
Apply:
To apply for the Woodwork Operative position, please submit an up-to-date CV, and one of our team will be in touch.
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