Careers

All job vacancies in Cookstown Panel Centre.

We currently have two positions available.


Trainee Machine Operative (Full-time / Permanent)

Training will be given in the following areas:

  • Operating a Homag panel saw to cut boards accurately to specification
  • Operating, setting and maintaining edge banding machine
  • Using a forklift to load and unload materials safely
  • Learn about housekeeping and daily maintenance checks in the work area

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure all working practices and procedures are followed at all times
  • Understand and complete all work-related documentation accurately
  • Undertake any other duties in line with capabilities
  • Maintenance and safe working practices and use of PPE

Essential skills:

  • Excellent timekeeping
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Positive and proactive approach to work
  • Willing to work in tandem with others to meet production targets and deadlines.

Desirable skills:

  • Whilst not essential, it would be advantageous to be able to demonstrate a mechanical mind and an interest in manufacturing through work experience, hobbies, project work etc.

Contract type Permanent

Salary To be discussed at interview

Hours 38.5

Worktime Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8.30am-1pm

If you are looking for a career in manufacturing, where you can develop your skills within a fantastic company, then please send your cv to glenis@cookstownpanel.com.

Closing date 02/10/2025



HGV Driver (HGV2)
Completion of multi drop deliveries within a planned route, assisting customers with unloading.

Duties, requirements and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Supervising or directly assisting with the loading and unloading of goods ensuring they are safely secured
  • Completion of multi drop deliveries, of a variety of goods, in a professional and timely manner
  • Assisting customers with off-loading
  • Complete daily vehicle checks
  • Operate within current driving and working time legislation

Essential skills:

  • One year's experience of driving a goods vehicle (preferred)
  • Hold a digital tachograph and CPC card

Desirable skills:

  • HGV1 license

Contract type Permanent

Salary Wage to be discussed at interview (will depend on experience)

Hours 42.5

Worktime Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

If you would like to apply for this position please download the application from here, fill it in and email it to us at glenis@cookstownpanel.com. Alternatively, email a current up-to-date CV, with covering letter, to glenis@cookstownpanel.com.

Closing date 02/10/2025


For other positions which may become available in the future, please send in a CV and we will keep it on file for future reference.

Please email a current up-to-date CV, with covering letter, to careers@cookstownpanel.com