Production Operative – DTE South West, Devon

About Us

Donaldson Timber Engineering, a division of Donaldson Group, specialises in the design and manufacturing of timber engineered products, including roof trusses and floor joists. Donaldson Group is a leading, family-owned timber industry company with a rich heritage spanning over 160 years with a range of 17 businesses and brands. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and environmental responsibility.

Diversity And Inclusion

We’re on a mission to champion diversity and inclusion within our organization. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life to join us in shaping the future of manufacturing and construction. Female candidates and those from underrepresented ethnic groups are particularly encouraged to apply, as we strive for greater inclusivity in our workforce.

Position Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to work at our DTE South West site. This role is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive, and reliable individual to join our team.

Working within a fastmoving process environment, the candidate must be able to display

effective communication and problem-solving skills. Working as part of a team, the candidate is required to be flexible and contribute to the team effort.

Key Responsibilities

• Working to tight tolerances to produce a high-quality product.
• Carrying out quality checks.
• Health & Safety Knowledge & Awareness.
• Flexible approach to required production tasks.

Skills And Experience

• Continual delivery of total customer satisfaction.
• Gets it right first time, every time.
• Seeks continual improvement in performance and processes.
• Communicates with the team to ensure that targets are achieved.
• A flexible approach and adapts to changing work environment.
• Supports individual and team direction and development.
• Maintains good working relationships at all times.
• Implements integrated management systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for career development within a reputable and growing organisation.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• A catalogue of additional benefits available to purchase such as critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme and additional holidays.

Work Hours: This full-time role entails 39 hours per week, providing a stable schedule with weekends free for your leisure. Work hours are Monday to Thursday from 7am to 3.30pm, and Friday from 7am to 2.30pm. We can also consider part-time hours via job share, shorter working days or fewer days each week. Please let us know any considerations when applying to this vacancy.

Join Us: If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with a company that values your contributions and invests in your success, apply now to become our next Production Operative by sending your CV to [email protected] by 3rd March 2025.