Production Operative in New Holland

Production Operatives (Temporary 6 Month Contract)

Company: Arbor Forest Products Ltd

Location: New Holland

Contract Type: Temporary (6 months) starting mid-February

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts – 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00

Arbor Forest Products Ltd is currently seeking Production Operatives to join our team on a temporary 6-month basis. This role involves working on a rotating two-shift pattern within a fast‑paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Under instruction of the Machinist and Shift Supervisor.
• Ticketing and processing customer orders.
• Skidding and stacking packs.
• Daily housekeeping duties.
• Operating in‑house machinery, including shrink‑wrap machines and forklift truck (FLT) – if trained.
• Reporting maintenance and quality issues as required.
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with current risk assessments and SOPs.
• Supporting machinery operation during busy periods, including overtime when required.
• Providing holiday and sickness cover when necessary.

During peak periods, flexibility may be required, including changes to shift patterns and potential night shift work.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment (desirable).
• Forklift or counterbalance licence (desirable).
• Basic numeracy and English skills.
• In‑house machine training will be provided.

Personal Attributes

• Confident, enthusiastic, approachable, and motivated.
• Energetic and flexible team player.
• Proactive with a strong can‑do attitude.
• Strong sense of responsibility.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.

If you are reliable, hardworking, and looking for a temporary opportunity within a growing company, we would like to hear from you.

Our 90‑acre site in North Lincolnshire holds more than 80,000 m³ of timber and facilitates a throughput of over 300,000 m³ of quality timber, MDF and composite decking products per year. Quality products and quality processes drive our passion, but people are central to everything we do. Thanks to our loyal workforce, we have built a strong and successful business. The Arbor team enjoys a small company culture operating at a giant scale.