Woodwork Technician

Woodlodge Products Ltd is the UK’s leading supplier of garden pots with a reputation for excellence and expertise in the design and distribution of gardenware and horticulture products. The family business has been trading since 1987, prioritising quality and end-to-end customer service. Woodlodge distributes products to over 2,000 garden centres and retail outlets nationwide.

We now have an opportunity for a Woodwork Technician to join our Workshop due to increased customer demand for pot benches and stands.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with health, safety and environmental requirements, for example safe use of personal and respiratory protective equipment, local exhaust ventilation, statutory regulations and industry standards/codes of practice;
• Comply with organisational and statutory environmental and sustainability considerations, for example disposal of waste, recycling of materials and efficient use of resources;
• Plan work to undertake wood product manufacturing operations;
• Read and interpret specifications, diagrams and work instructions, and following these instructions;
• Select, set up and operate machinery, tools and equipment used to produce wood components;
• Use and maintain jigs and templates for wood product manufacturing operations;
• Position wood components and apply manual and mechanical cramps to ensure products are secured and in accordance with the work specification;
• Assemble wood components to the work specification and given tolerances;
• Sand materials and de-nib;
• Apply adhesives to wood components;
• Apply finishes to wood products, for example stains, sealers, basecoats and paint finishes;
• Instal fixtures and fittings to wood products, for example ironmongery, seals, ancillary metal work and fixings, nail plates and staples;
• Check and inspect work to ensure it meets the work specification; undertake rectification or rework where necessary;
• Report work outcomes and/or problems;
• Complete work documentation.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

Essential

• Hold minimum Level 2 NVQ/Equivalent in any Carpentry or Joinery specific Qualification and/or 2 years’ equivalent experience;
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise appropriately;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective team relationships;
• Capable of lifting heavy items on a regular basis;
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle due to remote location.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the garden centre/wholesale/FMCG industry.

Personal Characteristics

• Tenacious with an eye for detail;
• Resilient and self-motivated;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Trustworthy and reliable;
• Personable, team player but also able to work alone.

Company Benefits

• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays;
• Contributory pension scheme;
• Fresh fruit/refreshments in the office;
• Company social events;
• Death in service benefit of 3 x annual salary following successful completion of probation;
• Bonus scheme;
• EAP programme;
• An inclusive working environment;
• A friendly and supportive culture.

Other, Facilities Management-Maintenance, Equipment Operations, Production-Operations Planning, Carpentry-Framing, General-Other: Construction-Skilled Trades, Heavy Equipment Operation

£26,000 PA