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We are Frederick Jones (Belfast) Ltd, a family company and weve been making packaging in Belfast since 1944 and selling construction products since the 1980s.
We are seeking a Sawmill & Production Operativeto work at our Wooden Packaging Production Facility at 17 Napier Street, Belfast, BT12 5FE.Working in a busy environment the successful candidate would be responsible for day-to-day machining, manufacture and finishing of wooden and corrugated productswithin the sawmill, wood and gluing departments.
Applicants would be required to have:2 years experience of working in a manufacturing environmentDue to insurance requirements are aged 18 years of age or overDesirable but not essential experience with:Previous experience of working with timber cutting machinery and wooden products1 years experience with ISO 9000 quality systemsCounterbalance forklift certificate/licenceFirst Aid Certificate
Working Hours:39 hours per weekMonday to Thursday: 7.00am 12.15pm, 12.45pm 4.00pmFriday: 6.00am 11.00am
Package includes:Competitive wage rateBonus Schemes29 days holidays (8 Public 21 Annual)Automatic enrolment in pension schemeAutomatic cover with Company Life Cover PlanAccess to Cycle SchemeHow to Apply Click the apply button below to be taken to application form.Frederick Jones (Belfast) Ltd – Sawmill & Wood Production Operative – Ref.: SWPO-09/26 Fill in form
If you have any questions, please email or Telephone Completed applications must be received by 5pm on Thursday 1st October 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Sawmill & Wooden Packaging Production OperativeDEPARTMENT / LOCATION: Wood Department – Napier Street
STATEMENT OF MAIN PURPOSE OF POST:
Day to day machining, manufacturing and finishing of wooden and corrugated products within the sawmill, wood and gluing departments.
KEY TASKS:
- To work in the timber department sawmill, using various types of cutting machinery.
- Safe operation of machinery used in the cutting, production and finishing of various types and sizes of wooden/corrugated products.
- Assemble wooden pallets and cases by means of hand nailing and compressed air driven tools.
- Assemble composite packs – any combinations of wood/plywood/fibreboard/foam, glued and stapled to provide protective packaging.
- Use of strapping and sealing, foot stapling and stretch-wrapping hand machines, in preparation of packaging for despatch.
- To ensure the production of orders is correct and to ensure the appropriate documentation is correct.
- General care and tidiness of machines and production area on a daily and weekly basis and to ensure any problems are immediately reported to a supervisor or management.
- Adhere to all the company’s health and safety procedures.
- Work flexibly in other areas and in other duties as required by operational needs and as directed by management.
- Were certified – Safe operation of Forklifts.
MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:
- The accuracy of work and relevant paperwork and documentation.
- The efficiency in which all tasks are carried out.
- The tidiness of production area.
- The completion of IS09000 duties.
- Co-operation with other personnel and management.
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