Full job descriptionBriquette Press OperatorLocation: Corby
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm
Contract: Temporary with the opportunity to become permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Looking for a hands-on role where you can get stuck in? We’re looking for a Briquette Press Operator to join a busy manufacturing team in Corby.

You’ll be responsible for operating a briquette press, turning sawdust and wood shavings from the production process into high-quality wood briquettes. It’s a practical role that would suit someone who enjoys working with machinery, is comfortable with physical work and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly.

What will you be doing?*Operating and monitoring the briquette press
*Keeping the machine supplied with sawdust and wood shavings
*Checking finished briquettes for quality and consistency
*Packing, labelling and palletising finished products
*Clearing blockages and carrying out routine cleaning and checks
*Reporting any machinery faults to the maintenance team
*Keeping the working area clean, tidy and safe
*Following all health and safety procedures
What are we looking for? Ideally, you’ll have some experience operating production machinery, particularly within a manufacturing, timber or similar environment.

We’re looking for someone who is:

*Practical and hands-on
*Reliable and hardworking
*Comfortable with physical work, including lifting and handling
*Safety-conscious and able to follow procedures
*Confident working around machinery
*Able to work well as part of a team
A forklift licence would be an advantage, but it isn’t essential.

What’s on offer?*£13.75 per hour
*Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:40pm
*Temporary position with the potential to become permanent
*PPE provided
*Full training provided on site
*Immediate start available
If you’re looking for a stable, practical role and have experience working with machinery, apply today to find out more.