Great Pay : Start from £13.73/hour , with shift premiums and enhanced overtime rates A structured points-based system that rewards effort and growth with advancement to higher pay levels Work-Life Balance : Enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday schedule with a rotating 3-shift pattern (6-2, 2-10, 10-6) Are you ready to join a global leader in door manufacturing and be part of an exciting growth journey? JELD-WEN Penrith is hiring Production Operatives to join our friendly and supportive team!
Welcome to JELD-WEN Penrith – the European flagship for UK production. Our Penrith plant is entering a new phase of growth and will soon manufacture all high-volume doors for JELD-WEN’s UK customers. This expansion brings new opportunities for the local workforce, supporting skill development, career progression, and a stronger future for the community. We provide full training and excellent career growth opportunities. Whether you have previous woodworking or manufacturing experience or are looking to start fresh, we’ll support you every step of the way. Brand‑New 2026 Pay Rates We’ve increased our pay to stay competitive and reward your hard work:
Early Shift (6am-2pm): £13.73/hour Late Shift (2pm-10pm): £14.83/hour Night Shift (10pm-6am): £15.59/hour
Assembly tasks according to specifications and quality standards Operate machinery to produce high-end doors and maintain smooth production flow Conduct basic quality checks to ensure excellence in every product Collaborate with team members to meet production targets and deadlines Strong attention to detail and a dedication to quality Basic English communication skills.
Permanent, full-time contract~ Extensive training and access to internal/external courses~ Inclusive and friendly work culture~33 days holiday (25 days + 8 bank holidays)~ Pension scheme (up to 7.5% employer contribution) & life insurance (6x salary)~ Wellbeing support via a dedicated app~ Salary sacrifice schemes : Cycle to work, health cash plan, and more~ Staff discounts on JELD-WEN products~ Annual bonus , referral rewards , and team events like Fun Family Day
Seize the opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact. Join our dynamic team at JELD-WEN Penrith and embark on your journey to becoming a production pro.
For any questions, please contact our Talent Team at: penrithjobs@jeldwen.NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. LI-KS1…