Manufacturing Operative – Wood Cases & Crates

About the role

Join a well‑established manufacturing and logistics business in Chandler's Ford as a Manufacturing Operative. You will be responsible for producing high‑quality wooden cases and crates, ensuring precision and efficiency in a fast‑paced workshop environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble and pack wooden cases and crates accurately.
• Cut, shape and prepare wooden components using hand and power tools.
• Shrink‑wrap, palletise and box finished products for dispatch.
• Operate mechanical handling equipment for loading and unloading.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness and support general maintenance tasks.
• Assist with deliveries, collections and daily production tasks as needed.

Required profile

• Practical experience with hand or power tools, machinery or workshop equipment.
• Background working with wood, timber or wooden assemblies.
• Comfortable in a manufacturing, assembly or warehouse setting.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Reliable, flexible and able to adapt to changing workloads.

Required skills

• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Woodworking
• Mechanical handling equipment
• Shrink‑wrapping
• Palletising
• Boxing
• Forklift licence (counterbalance) – desirable

What we offer

• Permanent role with a reputable local business.
• Hands‑on, varied work focused on woodworking and assembly.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop new skills.