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Job description

As a member of a small team, the job holder will assist in the production of timber products and ensure that they are manufactured to the specified quality and in keeping with volume production targets.

Responsibilities

• Proactively comply with all the Company’s Health and Safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Basic machine setup, maintenance and monitoring.
• Safely operate the wood processing equipment and machinery.
• Measure timber products using tape measure and to ensure that customer specifications are met.
• Stack, count, package and label finished goods to customer specifications.
• Ensure quality of the product and take appropriate corrective action if necessary, including informing the Production Supervisor.
• Good housekeeping of plant, machinery and general work area.
• Train on all operations within the allocated production unit.
• Make contributions in team health and safety meetings.
• Participate in training events organised by the Company.
• Participate in Company improvement activities including department meetings.
• Any other such duties which are in keeping with the main purpose of this role.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• The ability to work on their own initiative.
• Health and Safety awareness.
• Basic spoken and written English for health and safety purposes.
• Ability to work as part of a small team to achieve production targets.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and maintain high-quality standards.
• Able for manual handling tasks.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience of working in a manufacturing or woodworking environment, basic knowledge of timber.
• Electrical / mechanical / forklift experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Lean principles & ability to contribute to continual improvement within the Company.

Further Information

Benefits: Competitive wage & benefits package: £500 Sign-On Bonus (payable after 6 months employment) Attendance Reward Scheme Length of Service Reward Permanent contract, 40 hour week, overtime available. Training will be given in all areas of sawmilling. If you believe you meet the above criteria and would like to become part of our team, please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to info@drenagh.co.uk