Production Operative
LOCATION: Aylesford, Kent
WORKING HOURS: 7am - 4.30pm
CONTRACT: Full-time, Permanent
Join Our Team
We're looking for a Production Operative to join our growing team at Pineapple.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an award-winning business where you'll play an important role in supporting our continued success. If you're passionate about delivering great results, enjoy working collaboratively and are looking for a company that genuinely values its people, we'd love to hear from you.
What We’re Looking for
Join our team as a Production Operative! We’re looking for someone with basic joinery or woodworking skills, or a keen interest in this area, to assist in assembling furniture, making adjustments, and fitting components. Reliability, flexibility, and the ability to meet tight deadlines are essential.
What You'll Be Doing
- To carry out daily tasks as set out by the Production Manager or Supervisor.
- Assemble furniture, as well as fit additional component parts or make adjustments as needed.
- To keep your area and the workshop tidy and safe.
- Help count stock as necessary.
- Communication with Customer Services/other departments as needed.
- Working as part of a team and supporting with other warehouse tasks as and when required.
- Ensure that all health and safety procedures are followed.
What success looks like
You’ll be successful in this role by producing quality work, meeting deadlines, keeping a safe and organised workspace, and working reliably as part of the wider team to keep production running smoothly
Requirements
Ideally, you’ll have:
- Previous demonstrated joinery/wood-working experience (ideal but not essential).
- Comfortable with heavy lifting and you will carry out manual handling training as part of induction.
- Confident in the use of power tools and equipment.
- Reliable and punctual – a real team-player.
- Accurate and careful.
- Takes responsibility and ensures the job gets done.
- Flexible and willing to support in other areas as needed.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
Benefits
Benefits and Perks
Here’s what you can look forward to when you join us:
- We’re proud to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years) – and we work hard to make sure our people genuinely feel it
- Competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus
- A bonus incentive is available for meeting production targets
- Pension scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back medical, dental and optical costs
- Perks & rewards platform – access hundreds of deals and discounts
- Gym discounts through our perks platform
- Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support when you need it
- 23 days’ holiday plus UK bank holidays, increasing to 26 with length of service
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Loyalty reward for increasing years of service
- Death in service
- Learning & Development platform with online courses, certifications and professional development tools to support your career growth
- Tree planted in your honour when you join – with trees already planted in the UK, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Madagascar
- Sustainability-focused business – committed to low-carbon operations, renewable energy and recycled materials
- Regular team socials and events, including summer and Christmas parties
- Christmas gift
- Monthly Pizza Friday
- Free fruit, snacks, hot drinks and cold beverages
- Refer a friend scheme – £250 reward
- EV car charging facilities
- High-quality, modern office environment
- Free onsite parking / within walking distance from the train station
About Pineapple
Pineapple is a global leader in designing innovative furniture for challenging environments. Founded in 1975 as a family-run business, we've grown into an international organisation with headquarters in Kent and offices in France, Germany and the USA.
With more than 200 employees worldwide, we're passionate about creating furniture that not only looks great and performs exceptionally but also helps create calm, safe and inspiring spaces for the people who use it.
We're proud to have been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed.
Our Values
We're proud of the culture we've built and are looking for someone who shares our values:
Teamwork – We work collaboratively, supporting one another and recognising that the best results come from working together.
Committed – We take pride in what we do, showing dedication, reliability and a strong work ethic every day.
Ownership – We take responsibility for our work, act with integrity and continually look for ways to improve.
Positive – We approach challenges with optimism, enthusiasm and a solutions-focused mindset.
Responsive – We act quickly, communicate effectively and always strive to exceed customer expectations.
If you’re looking for a supportive, people-first workplace where you can grow your career and genuinely enjoy coming to work, you’ll feel right at home with us.
Diversity & Inclusion - Pineapple is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Recruitment agencies: Thank you for your interest in working with Pineapple. We will reach out directly if we require support.
Skills Required
- Comfortable with heavy lifting and willingness to complete manual handling training
- Confidence using power tools and equipment
- Reliable and punctual team player
- Accurate and careful approach to work
- Flexible and willing to support other areas as needed
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Previous joinery or woodworking experience
What We Do
Pineapple Contracts manufactures and distributes contract furniture, with over 35 years of experience creating safe, secure, and stylish furniture for demanding environments such as hospitals and mental health units.
