Timber Merchant Operative

Job Title:

Timber Merchant Operative

Location:

Kidderminster

Pay Rates: £12.40 to £12.78 p/h

Experience:

Production/Timber working experience essential

Hours:

Monday to Friday (06:00 - 14:30)

Assist Resourcing are looking for Timber Merchant Operative in Kidderminster to work for our client, who is a leading manufacturer of rounded agricultural timber products.

• This is a manual role and you will be required to lift heavy objects and stack heavy materials.
• You will be working outside all year round - that means in the heat, the cold, the rain and snow.
• The client site is a very remote, rural area off the A456. You will need your own transport to get to work.

• Competitive Salary: £12.40 to £12.78 p/h
• Immediate Starts:
  Begin earning immediately
• Excellent Refreshment Facilities:
  Hot drinks, on-site canteen, vending machines
• Professional Development:
  Full, on-the-job training given
• Career Growth:
  Excellent opportunity to begin a permanent career in the timber trade

• Interpret technical drawings/measurements and production order documentation to assemble timber components.
• Operate a range of woodworking machinery and hand tools for cutting, shaping, and finishing products safely.
• Follow Safe Systems of Work, Standard Operating Procedures, and all relevant processes and equipment instruction.
• Ensure correct packaging and labelling of timber products for identification and stock control.
• Using water‑based spray paint equipment to finish Posh Sheds within an enclosed booth.
• Conduct basic routine equipment maintenance and keep a clean, orderly work area.
• This is a really varied role, so we are looking for individuals who are willing to learn new skills and try new things.

• Experienced in using powered hand tools.
• Able to demonstrate a strong attention to detail and ability to interpret technical specifications and drawings.
• Resilient manual handling skills in an industrial work environment (full training provided).
• Able to maintain accurate paper and electronic production records.
• Interested?

If you have your own transport and previous experience working with timber, please apply online. Our recruitment team will contact you to progress your application ASAP.