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Production Operative

Production Operative

  • Location

    Kidderminster

  • Sector:

    Manufacturing

  • Job type:

    Full Time

  • Salary:

    £12.40 to £24.80 p/h

  • Contact:

    Heidi Sowrey

  • Contact email:

    heidisowrey@assist.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    000000000000

  • Salary high:

    51584

  • Salary low:

    25792

  • Job ref:

    Assist-IND101-ProductionOperative-2026

  • Published:

    about 5 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-03-05

  • Startdate:

    2026-02-03

Job Title: Production Operative
Location:
Kidderminster 
Pay Rates: 
£12.40 to £24.80 p/h
Experience: Production experience essential
Hours: Monday to Friday (06:00 - 14:30)

Assist Resourcing are looking for Production Operatives in Kidderminster to work for our client, who is a leading manufacturer of rounded agricutural timber products This is a manual role and you will be required to lift heavy objects and stack materials Previous experience working with timber would be beneficial 

Employee Benefits:
  • Competitive Salary: £12.40 to £24.80 p/h
  • Immediate Starts: Begin earning immediately
  • Excellent Refreshment Facilities: Hot drinks, on-site canteen, vending machines
  • Professional Development: Full, on-the-job training given
  • Career Growth: Excellent opportunity to begin a permanent career in the timber trade
 
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Interpret technical drawings/measurements and production order documentation to assemble timber components to meet quality and output targets
  • Competently operate a range of woodworking machinery and hand tools for cutting, shaping, and finishing products safely
  • Identification of raw material components, labelling and specifications and designation stock locations
  • Completion of timely material, production output and work equipment safety checks
  • Follow Safe Systems of Work, Standard Operating Procedures, and all relevant processes and equipment instruction
  • Ensure correct packaging and labelling of timber products for identification and stock control, including FSC™ requirements
  • Using water-based spray paint equipment o finish Posh Sheds within an enclosed booth
  • Conduct basic routine equipment maintenance and keep a clean, orderly work area
  • Adhere to all company rules and safety protocols, demonstrating company values
  • Complete all mandatory training
  • Report accidents, near misses, unsafe acts/conditions, and contribute suggestions for safety improvements
  • Support the use of new technology: such as automation, handheld scanning devices etc
  • Undertake additional duties as required
About you:
It is essential that you are and have: 
  • An experienced user of powered hand tools
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret technical specifications and drawings
  • Resilient manual handling skills in an industrial work environment (full training provided)
  • Effective team player, keen to contribution to departmental output objectives
  • Reliable, proactive, and conscientious
  • Able to maintain accurate paper and electronic production records
  • Access to suitable transport for commuting
  • Able to work in varying weather conditions year-round
Desirable qualities include: 
  • Previous woodworking experience with mechanical cutting and finishing tools.
  • Experience in industrial spray painting.
  • FLT trained operative (must have 6 months current accredited certification remaining)
  • CNC experience.
  • Candidates seeking long term employment opportunity.
Interested?
If you meet the essential requirements for this role, and you are looking for a new, long term opportunity, apply today.