Briquette Press Operator

Briquette Press Operator Location: Corby
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm
Contract: Temporary with the opportunity to become permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Looking for a hands-on role where you can get stuck in? We’re looking for a Briquette Press Operator to join a busy manufacturing team in Corby.

You’ll be responsible for operating a briquette press, turning sawdust and wood shavings from the production process into high-quality wood briquettes. It’s a practical role that would suit someone who enjoys working with machinery, is comfortable with physical work and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly.

What will you be doing?
Operating and monitoring the briquette press
Keeping the machine supplied with sawdust and wood shavings
Checking finished briquettes for quality and consistency
Packing, labelling and palletising finished products
Clearing blockages and carrying out routine cleaning and checks
Reporting any machinery faults to the maintenance team
Keeping the working area clean, tidy and safe
Following all health and safety proceduresWhat are we looking for? Ideally, you’ll have some experience operating production machinery, particularly within a manufacturing, timber or similar environment.

We’re looking for someone who is:

Practical and hands-on
Reliable and hardworking
Comfortable with physical work, including lifting and handling
Safety-conscious and able to follow procedures
Confident working around machinery
Able to work well as part of a teamA forklift licence would be an advantage, but it isn't essential.

What’s on offer?
£13.75 per hour
Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:40pm
Temporary position with the potential to become permanent
PPE provided
Full training provided on site
Immediate start availableIf you’re looking for a stable, practical role and have experience working with machinery, apply today to find out more
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed