Factory Operative

We are seeking a semi-skilled worker to join our timber kit manufacturing team, based at our production facility in Fenwick.

**About the role**

As a Factory Operative, you will play a key role in the production and manufacturing of timber panels for use in a wide range of construction projects across Scotland.

Key roles and responsibilities include
- Work as part of a team to manufacture and produce quality timber panels for a wide range of construction projects.
- Work to tight deadlines, working safely and at a suitable pace.
- Main work area and tools for safety and efficiency.
- Work to 5s methodology.
- Ensure clear communication between colleagues, including reporting any issues to your Line manager.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements and guidelines at all times.

**The Benefits**

Company Pension.

Support for training relevant to your role.

30 days holiday including public holidays.

**Your Skills and Experience**

This role is ideally suited to someone with experience in a production and/or construction environment, who is able to commute to our site in Fenwick and has experience of working in a manual role, using tools day-to-day and working to health & safety guidelines in their role day-to-day.
- SVQ in Joinery or equivalent experience in a relevant role, equivalent to SCQF level 6.
- Experience operating nail guns/hand tools and saws preferred.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, working safely and at a suitable pace.
- IT literate, able to operate basic IT systems including tablets, databases, etc.
- Effective communicator, both written and verbally.
- Time Management Skills - able to prioritise workload and clearly communicate to ensure programmes are met.
- Able to work diligently with mínimal supervision.
- Able to maintain a neat working environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety requirements in the workplace and the ability to adhere to these.
- UK driving licence required along with access to your own vehicle.

**About the Company**

Tod Timber Engineering design, manufacture and build structural timber framed buildings.

Working closely with project architects and engineers, we transform the client’s visions into homes that comply with the highest standards of sustainability and certification.

Tod Timber Engineering is a member of the Structural Timber Association (STA) and are certified as STA Assure Gold and compliant with the Site Safe Scheme.

STA Assure is the STA’s Quality Assurance Scheme that provides confidence in the use of structural timber and determines member competency and compliance. The member appraisal also includes a Site Safe audit - validating CDM compliance and Health & Safety Executive requirements for the protection and registration of timber structures during construction.

Our timber kits are built in our own bespoke manufacturing facility using a combination of traditional craftmanship and modern frame line technology.

Tod Timber work with McTaggart Construction and other main contractors across Scotland.

Being part of McTaggart Group provides access to extensive group resources such as buying power, robust accounting procedures, health and safety management and support staff.

**How to Apply**

**Closing Date**

18th February 2024

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.00-£15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Kilmarnock (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Kilmarnock: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person