General Operative – Timber Production

📍 Location: Long Crendon, just outside Thame
💷 Pay: £13.30 per hour
🕐 Hours: Monday–Thursday 6:00am–4:00pm, Friday 6:00am–1:00pm
📋 Contract: Temp-to-Perm following a successful 12-week trial period

Interaction Recruitment are currently recruiting for General Operatives to join a busy and well-established manufacturing environment in Long Crendon, just outside Thame.

This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking for a long-term position within a hands-on production environment, with the potential to become permanent following a successful 12-week temporary period.

🔨 The Role

As a General Operative, you will be working as part of a production team manufacturing timber-based products. The role is hands-on and physical, so you will need to be comfortable working on your feet and handling timber and materials throughout the working day.

Duties will include:

• Working as part of a busy timber production team
• Measuring, cutting and preparing timber to required specifications
• Operating production machinery and equipment safely
• Assembling timber components and products
• Using hand tools and basic power tools
• Reading basic measurements, plans and production instructions
• Feeding timber and materials through production processes
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet required standards
• Moving, stacking and organising timber and finished products
• Loading and unloading materials where required
• Ensuring timber products are prepared accurately and efficiently
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised production area
• Following all company Health & Safety procedures
• Reporting any damaged materials, machinery issues or quality concerns
• Working towards daily production targets and deadlines
• Supporting colleagues across the production area when required

👷 What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, warehouse or construction environment is desirable
• Comfortable working with timber and materials
• Good attention to detail
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Able to work as part of a team
• Reliable and punctual
• Good attitude towards work
• Willingness to learn new skills and production processes
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety
• Previous experience using hand/power tools would be advantageous

💰 Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

This position is offered on a temp-to-perm basis, with the opportunity to become a permanent member of the team following a successful 12-week trial period.

Once permanent and following completion of the probationary period, employees will also have the opportunity to qualify for performance and attendance-related bonuses.

If you're looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a company where your hard work and reliability can be rewarded, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today with Interaction Recruitment or call 01865 410588!!

Contact information

Nicole Davey