Production Operative (Carpentry / Woodwork Background)
📍 Location: Erith
💰 £26,000 per annum
🕒 Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📅 Immediate Start – Temp to Perm Opportunity
🛠 Overtime available at time and a half
About CBW:
CBW is a family-owned business specialising in passive fire protection. We design, manufacture, and install bespoke fire-rated products across the UK. With continued growth in our workshop and production team, we’re looking for a hands-on, enthusiastic individual to join us in Erith.
Role Overview:
You will play a key part in our production process, working on the manufacture and preparation of fire-rated components, including doors and frames. This is an excellent opportunity for someone from a carpentry or woodwork background
looking to build a long-term career in a growing company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate woodworking machinery
including edging machines
and CNC
routers
- Add beading
to fire-rated door frames and other components
- Use electric sanders
and hand tools to prepare wood surfaces
- Assist with preparing goods for transport
- Support the team with general workshop duties
- Ensure high standards of quality and safety are maintained at all times
✅ Good attitude and strong work ethic
✅ Willingness to learn new skills and processes
✅ Reliable and punctual
✅ Comfortable with physical, hands-on work
What We Offer:
- Starting salary of £26,000 per annum
- Temp to perm
with long-term progression opportunities
- Overtime at time and a half
- Supportive, family-run working environment
- On-the-job training with scope to develop in areas such as CNC, finishing, and fire protection compliance