Production Operative (Fence Maker)

Production Operative - Lichfield

Location: Lichfield
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm
Contract: Temporary to Permanent with progression opportunities

Are you looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent earning potential and career progression? We're recruiting Production Operatives to join a growing timber manufacturing company in Lichfield.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that invests in its people, provides full training, and offers genuine opportunities to develop as the company continues to expand with new machinery and production lines.

What's in it for you?

• £12.71 per hour
• 50 paid hours per week
• Monday to Friday - no weekend work
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Career progression for the right candidates

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

• 7:00am - 5:00pm
• 1 hour total break:
  • 15-minute morning break
  • 30-minute lunch
  • 15-minute afternoon break

Please note: Timekeeping is extremely important. You must arrive around 10 minutes before your shift starts so you're ready to begin work at your station on time.

The Role

Working in a timber yard, you'll manufacture wooden fence panels at your own workstation using specialist machinery.

Your duties will include:

• Building fence panel frames
• Using a nail gun to secure timber components
• Positioning wooden slats accurately
• Operating production machinery to complete each fence panel
• Carrying out repetitive production tasks while maintaining quality standards

Although you'll be handling timber throughout the day, the role isn't considered heavy manual work when correct lifting and handling techniques are used. Full training will be provided.

What We're Looking For

• Previous production or manufacturing experience is preferred
• Experience using hand tools or working with wood is beneficial
• Good attention to detail
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Working Environment

You'll be working in a timber yard where forklift trucks move materials throughout the day. The shutters remain open, so the environment can be cold during winter months.

• Gloves are provided
• Casual dress code
• safety boots and HIVIS required

Facilities

• Fridge
• Microwave
• Kettle

Travel

Please note that public transport is limited and buses do not stop directly outside the site. Applicants should ideally:

• Have their own transport, or
• Live locally and be able to cycle or use an electric bike.