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Woodworking Operative

Posted 26 January 2026
Salary £12.21 Per Hour
LocationPeterlee
Job type Temporary-Permanent
Industry Sector IndustrialManufacturing
Job FunctionProduction

Job description

The Company

MTrec Recruitment are currently recruiting for a prestigious company in the Peterlee area.

The Role

We are looking for candidates with production operative experience. The role would see you carrying out general production duties; including machine operating, quality inspection, and completing duties for despatch and inventory as designated by your supervisor.

  • Operating woodworking machinery and hand tools to manufacture timber components in line with production specifications.

  • Cutting, assembling, and finishing wooden products accurately to required measurements and quality standards.

  • Reading and following work instructions, drawings, and production schedules.

  • Carrying out quality checks to ensure finished products meet company and customer standards.

  • Using measuring equipment to ensure accuracy and consistency throughout the manufacturing process.

  • Supporting assembly operations and assisting with fitting and finishing tasks as required.

  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area in line with health & safety requirements.

  • Adhering to all company health & safety procedures, including safe manual handling practices.

  • Reporting any faults, defects, or machinery issues to supervisors promptly.

  • Working collaboratively as part of a production team to meet daily output targets.

The Candidate

  • Previous experience in a fast-paced production environment

  • A positive attitude and are willing to learn more skills on the job

  • Confidence on the job and are happy to take on more responsibility if necessary

  • Preferably have experience in woodworking

The Hours

  • Monday to Thursday 07:00am

    to 16:30pm

  • Friday 07:00am - 11:00am

The Pay

  • £12.21 per hour