Woodlodge Products

Job Description Job Title:                              Woodwork Technician Reporting to:                      Outside Operations Manager Salary:                                   up to £26,000 per annum DOE Location:                              Tetbury, GL8 Job Type:                             Permanent Hours:                                    45 hours per week Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 5pm   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.