Production Operative

Metsä Wood

Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest - Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. The products of Metsä Wood, Metsä Group’s wood products business, include Kerto® LVL, birch and spruce plywood and further processed sawn timber. Our products made of northern wood store carbon, and play an important role in combating climate change. 

We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall.

This recruitment is carried out anonymously 

We are looking for a Production Operative to join our Team in King’s Lynn 

What will you be doing?

As a Production Operative, you’ll be part of our experienced I-Joist production team, helping to manufacture high-quality engineered timber products. You’ll work as part of a supportive team operating production machinery, keeping the line running safely and efficiently and making sure our products are manufactured to the right quality standards.

You don’t need to know everything from day one, we’ll provide training to help you learn our equipment and processes with opportunities to develop your skills and progress towards becoming a more experienced operator.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Working safely and following site Health & Safety procedures at all times.
• Operating and monitoring production machinery in line with your training.
• Helping to keep the production line running smoothly and efficiently.
• Carrying out machinery set-ups and changeovers once trained.
• Spotting problems with machinery or production and reporting them promptly.
• Working closely with your team to achieve the daily production plan and meet customer orders.
• Checking and completing production paperwork accurately.
• Monitoring and managing the raw materials needed for production.
• Keeping your work area clean, safe and well organised.

What are we looking for?

You don’t necessarily need previous timber or manufacturing experience. What’s most important is that you’re reliable, safety-conscious and willing to learn.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Communicates well with colleagues.
• Takes pride in doing a job properly and pays attention to detail.
• Can follow instructions, procedures and production plans.
• Is comfortable working with machinery and learning new practical skills.
• Has a positive approach to solving problems.
• Can work effectively in a busy production environment.
• Is dependable and takes responsibility for their work.

Experience and qualifications

Previous experience in manufacturing or production would be useful, but isn’t essential as training will be provided.

A forklift truck (FLT) licence would also be an advantage, but again, don’t let that stop you applying if you don’t have one as training can be provided.

What can you expect from us?

You’ll join an established production team where you’ll receive the training and support you need to become confident in the role. As your knowledge and experience grow, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your technical skills and take on more responsibility within the I-Joist production process.

Career in the new era at Metsä Group

Safe and professional – join the team that keeps our mills running. Thousands of professionals work at Metsä Group’s production facilities in a range of responsible jobs. Each of us is the best expert in their work and has the opportunity to regenerate how they work. Safety and modern technology make our mills comfortable workplaces, where you can look forward to working long into the future. Using multiple skills adds variety to your daily work. Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for all of us. We value good leadership and support for personal career development. We encourage you to display your competence and will provide you with opportunities to use it.

We offer our employees a wide range of fringe benefits, including comprehensive occupational health care, and extensive training and development opportunities.

Other benefits include:

• A compelling brand and company with true sustainability platform
• An attractive benefits package, including competitive salary, annual bonus, attractive pension scheme, and comprehensive death in service benefit.
• A company that understands the importance of a work-life balance. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with various service-related increments.
• You can count on our commitment to your growth and development.
• Training, mentoring and coaching tailored to each individual’s development needs.
• Membership of the Me @ Metsa reward platform providing access to discounts and offers from 100’s of popular retailers.
• Employee Assistance Programme, providing free and confidential support 24/7 including financial, legal and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free On-site parking.

Enter a new era in your career, welcome to Metsä Group!

Anonymous recruitment - this is how it works

This is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, mother tongue, time of studies, name of educational institution and contact details are hidden until the interview stage. Attachments (such as CVs) are also hidden.

Recruiters have access to the contact details of those invited for interview once the applicant has been selected for interview.

Our system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully. If you’re invited for interview, your CV will be displayed to the recruiters to support the interview.

Read more and watch the video on anonymous recruitment.

Would you like to know more? Contact us!

Because the application process is anonymous, we don’t record any information about people who contact us. So don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process itself.

What happens next?

Click on the link above to apply. Note that attachments won’t be visible in anonymous recruitment until the interview stage, so it’s important to fill in the application form carefully. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we’ll already start processing applications during the application period. Please include your cv and salary request. You’ll receive a confirmation message the next morning after your application has been received.