*About the role:*
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We are looking to appoint 3 Production Operatives at our Castleford Site. On the following shift
· Night shift Sun to Thu 22.00 to 06.15
*Key tasks and responsibilities:*
Your main duties will be to inspect and repair wooden pallets in a fast-paced environment, operating a pneumatic nail gun and reciprocating saw in accordance with specification and safe operating procedures (SOP) in line with risk assessments. You must comply with site rules and regulations and always work safely. The role involves a high degree of manual handling, lifting, bending and twisting.
The role will also involve forklift truck duties which will include loading and unloading trailers as well as feeding our production lines with pallets, although previous forklift truck experience and license is desirable, we will develop and train the right applicants with these skills.
*Skills and Experience:*
· Good communication skills with the ability to reasonably communicate in English as well as comprehend written instructions.
· The ability to work as part of a team or work on your own initiative as and when required.
· Experience of working in a manufacturing environment would be an advantage, although full training will be given.
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*Remuneration and benefits include:*
* Competitive rate of pay
* £20.00 per week attendance allowance
* £8.00 per completed night shift.
* 33 days annual leave (including statutory holidays)
* Employer pension contribution
* Health & Wellbeing services (remote GP's, mental health support, physio)
* Life assurance cover \* after 3 months
* Training and Development – Accredited Forklift Truck training, First Aid, Fire Marshall, IOSH Safety, Manual Handling are just some of the training packages we offer.
* Progression available to the right candidates.
* Onsite canteen facilities.
* Onsite parking.
Applicants must be able to provide eligibility to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.
About James Jones:
James Jones & Sons Ltd is a 5th generation family business and one of the UK's largest and most progressive timber processing companies with core activities in timber harvesting, sawmilling, pallets & packaging, and distribution. We operate from 27 sites across the UK, 19 Australian and 2 New Zealand sites and employ over 2,100 people. In the UK, we operate seven sawmills throughout Scotland and the north east of England: an engineered wood manufacturing plant in the north of Scotland and pallet and packaging operations at 14 sites across the UK. We produce high quality, British grown timber for the UK construction, landscaping, and agricultural sectors; market-leading JJI-Joists for the housebuilding and construction markets and pallets and packaging for blue chip domestic and exporting businesses. xohmjla
For further information about James Jones & Sons Ltd, visit Values:
Here at James Jones & Sons Limited, our CARE values form the roots of everything that we do:
· Collaboration
· Ambition
· Respect
· Excellence
If you believe in the power of teamwork, drive and challenge yourself to be the best that you can be, act with integrity and are committed to learning and continuous improvement then we are particularly keen to hear from like-minded people.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.64-£13.35 per hour
Expected hours: 38.75 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Castleford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/01/2026
Reference ID: Castleford