Precast Shuttering Carpenter

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Position: Precast Shuttering Carpenter

Salary: £13.00-£15.00 per hour. Hourly rate with a discretionary bonus linked to individual and company performance.

Hours/Location: Avg. 45 hours/week. Factory based CO6 2NS.

Benefits: Subsidised meals from our in-house canteen, 23 days annual leave p/a + bank holidays, free on site parking.

Milbank Concrete Products, a leader in the precast concrete industry, is seeking a Precast Shuttering Carpenter to join its production team. This hands-on role is integral to its manufacturing process, ensuring the wood/steel moulds are accurately prepared for casting.

Core Responsibilities

• Build wooden shuttering to hold the form and measure with accuracy and cut material to the required tolerance.
• Follow detailed CAD drawings to ensure accuracy.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to health and safety.
• Comply with all Milbank Concrete Products (MCP) policies.
• Double-check all work before casting to prevent errors.
• Complete equipment husbandry checks on the shopfloor.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with team leaders to ensure timely orders.
• Actively participate in 5S (6S) and other projects aimed at continuous improvement and sustainability.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace (“clean as you go” culture).
• Contribute to layout improvements to enhance efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• A solid understanding of manufacturing and the concrete sector.
• Flexibility and openness to change.
• Effective communication with supervisors and colleagues.
• Self-motivated and results-driven.
• Strong teamwork, organizational, and time management skills.
• Adaptability to new technologies and methods.
• Experience in a carpentry role (precast experience advantageous).
• Problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.

Benefits & Further Information

• Competitive Pay: Hourly rate with a discretionary bonus linked to individual and company performance.
• Pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer).
• Subsidised canteen.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Work Hours: Average of 45 hours per week.
• Opportunities for Growth: Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

Our Equal Opportunities Policy

Milbank believes that the principle of equal opportunities is fundamental to our company’s values. Our long-held aim is to provide just and fair treatment for all employees. We will not discriminate on the grounds of sex, age, disability, marital status, colour, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or gender reassignment.

Our Armed Forces Covenant

As part of the Milbank Group, Milbank Concrete Products recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. As a Gold Award holder of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are proactive in guaranteeing an interview for suitably qualified or interested ex service personnel and dependants.