Machine Operator/Labourer
Role Overview & Responsibilities
Machine Operator
Machine Operators are required for a well-established family run business, situated north of Norwich. We are a fencing and pallet timber processing company and have been operating for 40 years. This position is ideal for someone looking to start and progress in the timber industry and who can retain a good level of product knowledge, whilst working in a safe and efficient manner.
The successful candidates will be operating specialist, production machines and will be manual handling timber, contributing towards the creation of quality timber products, on time and to specification.
No previous experience is necessary as full on the job training will be provided.
Some responsibilities of a machine operator include:
- Manual handling of timber
- Operating sawmilling machinery
- Working towards production targets
- Upholding the appropriate Health and Safety practices at all times
Candidate must be/have:
- Fit and active
- Honest, reliable, trustworthy and have good work ethics
- Conscientious
- Self-driven
- Willing to learn new skills
- Good communication skills
- Able to work in a team and alone
Job benefits:
- Competitive weekly pay
- Employee discount
- Company auto enrollment pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Training and Development – Accredited Health and Safety training where applicable
- Progression opportunities
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Starting Rate of Pay: £10.70 per hour (includes a £0.50p per hour attendance bonus).
Hours: 47.5 per week, Monday – Friday, 7am – 5pm, plus overtime available
Holiday: 28 days per year (including Bank Holidays). Fixed Holidays: 2 weeks Summer & 2 weeks Christmas plus Bank Holidays).
Candidate must have own transport, as punctuality and attendance are very important.
Position to start immediately.
There will be a two part interview process for the role (telephone and site interviews).
Please note, if we have not responded to your application within 4 weeks of applying for this job role, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.70 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: One location
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