Crate Maker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Aberdeen, AB23 8EG |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | MacFarlane Group |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | MCF1367 |
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Hours: Full time, 40hrs per week, Monday-Friday
Location: Aberdeen
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
It is Pitreavie Packaging's mission to be at the forefront of the market, continually solving real problems for customers with innovative and effective solutions through every stage - initial design concept, development, prototyping and manufacture. Their people, their knowledge, their technology, and their customer service levels are key to the business and are what makes them stand out from competitors.
Our busy Aberdeen Timber Workshop manufactures industrial Timber & Plywood Crates for use by the oil and gas industry. This is a fast-paced and physically demanding work environment.
What we are looking for:
As a Crate Maker, you will manufacture and assemble Timber and Plywood crates and products according to specifications and requirements of our customers.
Your role is key in maintaining quality and meeting production goals in a fast and demanding manufacturing workshop. This role requires flexibility to work overtime at short notice and be available to travel and stay away from home during on-site packing jobs whenever required.
Key responsibilities:
- Adaptability - Demonstrate flexibility in adjusting to changing priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment
- Quality Control - Carry out Quality Checks to ensure products consistently meet specified quality standards
- Manual handling - Safely and efficiently perform manual handling tasks as part of daily operations
- Housekeeping - Maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and organisation within the work area to ensure a safe and efficient environment
- Health and Safety Compliance - Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others
- Timber and Plywood Manufacturing - Build timber and plywood crates tailored to specific customer requirements
- Forklift Operation - Safely operate a forklift to handle materials and transport finished products. Adhere to safety standards and daily checks to maintain a secure work environment
- Team Support - Assist colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient production processes
Knowledge and skills required:- Experience in the timber crating industry or a background in woodwork is essential
- Awareness of Health and Safety principles
- Excellent technical skills - proficient in working with woodworking tools, machinery and equipment
- Forklift Licence - B1 Counterbalance certification is essential. M1 Licence desirable
Personal attributes required:- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent punctuality and timekeeping
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A practical hand-on approach
- Full UK Driving License
- Flexibility to work overtime at short notice and be available to travel and stay away from home during on-site packing jobs whenever required
Employee Benefits:- 6 weeks Holiday from day 1 (increasing with length of service)
- Ability to purchase and sell holidays
- 3 times life assurance
- Pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Colleague of the month scheme
- Company provided flu vaccinations vouchers annually
- Refer a Friend Scheme worth £750 per referral
- Charity support
How to ApplyWe are working swiftly to find the best applicants and hope to hold interviews ASAP. Please click 'apply' to submit your up-to-date CV. All applications will be acknowledged. If you haven't heard from us within 2-3 weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.
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