Furniture Manufacturing Operative

Woodworking Machine Operator / Furniture Manufacturing Operative

📍 Location: Worcester (Blackpole)
💷 Pay Rate: £13.50 - £14.00 per hour

🕒 Working Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 07:00 – 16:00
Friday: 07:00 – 12:00

We are currently recruiting for a Woodworking Machine Operator / Furniture Manufacturing Operative to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Worcester, Blackpole.
This is a great opportunity for someone with previous experience within woodworking, furniture manufacturing, joinery, kitchen manufacturing or a similar production environment who is looking for a long-term role with the potential to become permanent.
The company manufactures a wide range of bespoke worktops and work surfaces for customers across engineering, manufacturing, laboratories and electronics.

Products include:

• Wooden and hardwood worktops
• Laminate and compact worktops
• Steel and stainless-steel work surfaces
• Anti-static (ESD) worktops
• Heavy-duty surfaces for engineering and manufacturing environments

Key Responsibilities

• Operating woodworking and cutting machinery, including beam saw equipment
• Cutting timber, laminate and other materials to required measurements
• Measuring and positioning materials correctly before cutting
• Following job sheets, cutting lists and basic drawings
• Checking finished products for quality and accuracy
• Handling and moving materials around the production area
• Wrapping finished products and preparing them for dispatch
• Assisting with assembly and general manufacturing duties
• Keeping machinery and the work area clean and safe
• Supporting other production areas when required

Requirements

• Previous experience within woodworking, furniture manufacturing, joinery, kitchen manufacturing or a similar production environment
• Experience using saws, cutting machines or woodworking machinery would be advantageous
• Beam saw experience is desirable but not essential
• Comfortable using measurements and working accurately
• Good attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable manufacturing company offering long-term work and the opportunity to develop further skills within woodworking and furniture manufacturing.