Workshop Operative

Workshop Operative - Permanent position

8am - 4pm (35 hours a week) Monday to Friday

20 days + 8 bank holidays

As a Workshop Operative, you will play a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of our workshop. This position is ideal for individuals with an interest in woodworking and a desire to learn and grow in a growing manufacturing environment.

What you’ll be doing?

Reporting to the Production Manager you will be expected to:

• Prepare and organise materials for production, ensuring they meet quality standards.
  

• Managing a pipeline of works orders through machines
  

• Programming and setting the machines as required
  

• Monitoring the quality of the work being processed
  

• Ensuring the machinery is kept in working order
  

• Maintaining a clean and safe environment and following all Health and Safety policies
  

• Liaising with the Production Manager to ensure production is on track
  

What we look for

No woodworking experience required! (although that would be great too).  What we do look for is:

• A positive attitude and a good team player, being able to quickly adapt to a fast-paced environment, an eagerness to learn and a strong work ethic.
  

• Excellent communication skills.
  

• Impeccable attention to detail and a commitment to produce high-quality work
  

• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team.
  

• Physical fitness and ability to lift and move heavy materials.
  

What we offer

• £11.44 per hour, 35 hours a week.
  

• Progression opportunities
  

• 20 days + 8 bank holidays
  

• Employee discount
  

• Pension Scheme
  

• On-the-job training and opportunities for working on different equipment
  

• A positive and collaborative work environment.
  

• PPE provided 
  

• Opportunity to try the role to see if you like it (at your interview, we may ask you to have a go, so you know what to expect)
  

If you have an interest in developing in a workshop environment in a dynamic and growing company, we invite you to apply.

Get Laid Beds is a well-established manufacturer of high-quality, handmade wooden beds and bedroom furniture. With a commitment to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, we take pride in creating beautiful, durable pieces.