New Appointments Group
Mill Operative
Mill Operative at New Appointments Group, based in Ashford, Kent, paying £25,000 - £29,999 per annum. This is a temporary role.
- Pay
- £25,000 - £29,999 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Temporary · On site
- Location
- Ashford, Kent
- Closing date
- Sector
- Warehouse & Industrial
- Temp to perm
23% below the typical rate for warehouse & industrial
Reference 5419220537
About the role
Timber Mill Operative 13.33 per hour We are currently recruiting for a Timber Mill Operative to join a busy and hardworking team on a temporary to permanent basis. This is a hands–on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, has a strong work ethic and takes pride in producing accurate, high–quality work. Ideally, you will have experience using hand tools and machinery, an interest in maintenance or DIY, and a good eye for detail. Previous experience working with timber or in a manufacturing environment would be beneficial. Duties include: Operating mechanical wood–working machineryFeeding timber into machinery and removing finished productsOperating planer mouldersUsing a variety of hand tools, including hammers, drills, screwdrivers and nail gunsUsing chop saws, pull saws and push sawsReading drawings and working accurately from measurementsProducing timber products, including fence panelsWorking to tight deadlines and production timescalesCarrying out general manual handling and heavy liftingMaintaining a clean and safe working environmentSkills & Experience: Previous experience using hand tools; experience assembling wooden structures would be beneficialMachine minding or machinery experienceExperience working with timber or in a manufacturing environment is desirableAn interest in maintenance and DIYGood attention to detail and a high level of accuracyReliable with a strong work ethicGood organisational skillsExcellent timekeeping and attendanceComfortable with heavy lifting and physical workAbility to work effectively as part of a teamWorking Hours: Monday –Thursday: 8:00am – 5:45pm and Friday: 8:00am – 4:15pm New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
Reference: 5419220537 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 24 Nov 2026 · Listed via New Appointments Group
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