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Production Operative

Windymains Timber Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Humbie, East Lothian EH36, Scotland

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
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  • Windymains, a division of Glennon Brothers, is hiring General Operators for their factory in East Lothian, focusing on high-quality timber products.
  • The role requires candidates to work in various production areas, often outdoors, and is physically demanding.
  • Employees will work 39 hours per week on a rotating shift schedule, with a shift allowance of 15% added to the hourly rate.
  • While prior experience in a timber environment is advantageous, it is not required for applicants.
  • The position offers full training, PPE, 29 days of holiday, a company pension plan, and opportunities for growth, with a probationary period of 9 months.

Job description

Windymains, a division of Glennon Brothers, is a leading manufacturer of high-quality timber products, holding a premier position in the Irish and UK timber processing industry. We are currently seeking General Operators for our factory in East Lothian.

Successful candidates will work in various areas within the site, collaborating in teams to fulfil tasks associated with different parts of the production process. This role is physically demanding, and applicants should consider this aspect before applying. Employees will predominantly work outdoors.

Job Details:

  • Hours:39 per week,
  • Shift Allowance:15% of the hourly rate is paid for the contracted hours during your shift.
  • Shifts:Rotating shifts - One week is a day shift, and the other is a backshift.

Shift Schedule:

  • Day Shift:Monday to Friday 6 am 2 pm
  • Back Shift:Monday Thursday 2 pm 11 pm; Friday 2 pm 6 pm

Additional Benefits:

  • Full training provided
  • PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) provided by the company
  • 29 days of holiday 2-week summer/winter shutdown; 2 days off at Easter
  • Company pension plan
  • Opportunities for growth within the business
  • Long-term employment with increasing pay rates, dependent on gained skills
  • 9 months probationary period

Qualifications:

  • Any previous experience within a timber environment would be advantageous; however, it is not necessary.

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