Workshop Operative (Materials & Processing)
Yoke Vans (Yoke CNC Ltd) — Borehamwood, WD6 5PH £26,000 – £30,000 per year (depending on experience) (placeholder — confirm band) Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We're looking for a hands-on Workshop Operative to join our growing team, focused on materials processing and workshop support.
The core of the role is processing our plywood — operating our heavy-duty wood chipper to process offcuts and waste material, and finishing plywood parts (chamfering, sanding, edge work) using power tools. Beyond that, this is a varied workshop role: you'll support the wider team with assembly, dispatch, moving materials, and general workshop duties as priorities shift day to day.
This is a practical, physical role that suits someone who takes pride in doing straightforward work well, keeps a safe and tidy working area, and is happy to turn their hand to whatever the workshop needs.
Primary Duties
- Operating our heavy-duty wood chipper to process plywood waste and offcuts (full training provided).
- Processing and finishing plywood parts using power tools (chamfering, sanding, edge finishing).
- Moving materials and parts around the workshop, including by forklift (training and in-house certification provided).
- Assisting with assembly of plywood van racking components and finished goods.
- Assisting with running parts on CNC machines under guidance.
- Preparing, wrapping, and dispatching customer orders.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workspace — everyone contributes.
- Supporting colleagues and jumping in where needed as priorities shift.
What We're Looking For
- Comfortable with sustained physical, hands-on work, including lifting and handling sheet materials and operating heavy-duty machinery (full training and PPE provided).
- Experience with power tools preferred; workshop, warehouse, or similar practical experience is an advantage.
- An existing counterbalance forklift licence is an advantage but not required — we train and certify in-house.
- A safety-first mindset and respect for machinery and procedures.
- A positive, proactive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliability — this role keeps material flowing for the whole workshop.
What We Offer
- Salary depending on experience.
- Paid overtime.
- Company pension.
- Free on-site parking.
- Full training on all machinery and equipment, including forklift certification.
- Opportunities to develop with a fast-expanding company.
Work Schedule
- Full-time, Monday to Friday.
- Working hours may be on a staggered shift pattern to support workshop operations.
- Occasional weekend work may be required.
- Appointment is subject to a probationary period (six months).
Important Location Notice
We are based just outside London (WD6 5PH), but there are no direct public transport links. Please ensure you can commute reliably before applying.
Ability to commute/relocate: Borehamwood, WD6 5PH — reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
Work authorisation: You must have the existing right to work in the UK; we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Work Location: In person.
Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
