Interested in how things are made? Start your career in manufacturing with Haldane Fisher and learn practical skills while working alongside experienced teams.
Join a Leading Timber & Builders’ Merchant
Haldane Fisher is a well-established and respected timber and builder’s merchant, known for innovation, quality, and excellent customer service.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values its people and offers a stable role with consistent hours and a supportive working environment.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated Manufacturing Trainee to join our Newry team. You will follow a structured training and development programme, progressing through our Sawmill, Truss Plant, Joist Manufacturing and Door Production departments to learn new skills. We will actively encourage and support your development throughout the programme.
No previous manufacturing experience is required. We are looking for a willingness to learn, a positive attitude and an interest in practical, hands‑on work. Training and support will be provided as you build your skills and confidence.
The role
- Learn about manufacturing processes and support day‑to‑day production across our manufacturing departments.
- Assist with timber processing, cutting, machining and assembly as your training progresses.
- Support the manufacture of roof trusses, engineered joists and doors.
- Learn to use machinery, tools and equipment safely, only when trained and authorised.
- Help with handling, stacking, packaging and preparing products for customer orders.
- Develop an understanding of production drawings, measurements and quality checks.
- Work with colleagues to meet production requirements and maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping.
What we are looking for
- An interest in manufacturing and a desire to learn practical skills.
- A reliable, punctual and hardworking approach.
- A positive attitude and willingness to listen, ask questions and work as part of a team.
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to working safely.
- Flexibility and enthusiasm to learn across different manufacturing areas.
What we offer
- Practical training from experienced colleagues, with active encouragement and support to progress.
- A structured programme to develop new skills across all our manufacturing departments.
- The opportunity to build skills for a career in manufacturing and develop further as you progress.
- Staff discounts
- Contributory pension scheme
- Free on‑site parking
- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- A competitive rate of pay within a well‑respected company
- Access to our Medical Plan provided by Westfield Health
What Sets Us Apart
- Top 10 UK builders merchant with strong local presence
- Multiple specialist brands serving different market segments
- Industry leadership through BMF board‑level involvement
- Ambitious growth plans including strategic acquisitions
- Investment in people, technology, and innovation
- 700+ employees across Northern Ireland
ABOUT HALDANE GROUP
A proud, family-owned business with big ambitions, founded in 1946, we've spent nearly eight decades becoming one of the UK's top ten builders merchants.
Operating through multiple specialist brands across Northern Ireland, we're more than just suppliers - we're partners to the trade.
At Haldane Group we help customers build with confidence through trusted products and expert advice, powered by people you can rely on.
You'll be part of one of the largest independent builders’ merchants across Northern Ireland, GB and the Isle of Man , supplying the trade and self-builders with expert advice and everything they need.
The Company
- Haldane Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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Manufacturing Operative Trainee – Newry employer: Haldane Fisher Limited
Haldane Fisher is an exceptional employer that values its employees by fostering a dynamic work culture where innovation and growth are at the forefront. With ample opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment, working as a Yardman/Yard Operator here means being part of a leading company in the timber and builders merchant industry, located in a vibrant community that encourages collaboration and success.
