About Us

Willerby - it’s our name and is a core component of who we are. We’re so proud of our legacy and to have grown from manufacturing in a tiny village nearby to our sprawling 90-acre site in Hull today. Our goal has always been and always will be dedication to detail and creating a quality product.

With 80 years experience, Willerby has been the UK’s largest manufacturer of holiday homes and lodges. We love designing practical and beautiful homes for parks not only in the UK but also across the world.

We currently have openings across our production lines for a variety of roles and grades. We invite applications from individuals who are passionate about quality and are able to demonstrate how they can contribute.

Cabinet Maker

Ensure all furniture is sent to the production line on time, in full and to the highest quality. Responsible for liaising with the Supervisor and other cabinet makers to ensure a safe and smooth running of the cab shop.

Key Responsibilities: Able to read & interpret technical drawings; break each individual pallet down into specific units, check all components relating to the specific drawing and assemble furniture to a consistently high standard.

Requirements: Recent experience in this type of role and a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

CNC Operator

Ensure parts are produced accurately across several machines, adhering to the quality standards set by the company. Responsible for liaising with the Supervisor and other operatives to ensure a safe and smooth running of the machine shop.

Key Responsibilities: Safely operate woodworking and CNC machinery to required specifications; manually check and inspect finished components using tape measures, drawings, and cutting lists; follow OPLs and SWIs to achieve targets on schedule; maintain work area standards and assist with 5S.

Requirements: Previous exposure to a fast-paced production environment and experience with woodwork machinery/CNC equipment. Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical drawings and cutting lists, learn new tasks quickly, and work safely using correct PPE. Strong work ethic, high attention to detail, and a positive team attitude.

Lagging Operative

Ensure the insulation is fitted correctly to each unit, adhering to the quality standards set by the company. Responsible for liaising with the Supervisor and other operatives to ensure a safe and smooth running of the process.

Key Responsibilities: Carry out insulation within exterior cavities of the home unit ensuring no gaps around apertures; work with various insulation types (polystyrene, Kingspan, rockwool); work at height; lag and wrap various models; lath roof tops after laying membrane; use pneumatic and hand tools safely.

Requirements: Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and working with different types of insulation. Ability to handle a knife, work at heights, read technical requirements, and demonstrate good practical skills with a strong work ethic.

Jig Shop / Roof Bench Operative

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on individual to support our core manufacturing processes by building and maintaining the production jigs.

Key Responsibilities: Assisting in the assembly, repair, and maintenance of production jigs, using hand and power tools, and ensuring the jig shop area of our production line has the necessary framework to operate efficiently.

Requirements: Previous experience in a workshop or production environment is preferred. You should have good practical skills, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.

Plumber

We are seeking a highly organised individual with previous plumbing experience, excellent time management skills, and the ability to use their own initiative.

Key Responsibilities: Preparing and connecting pipework and appliances under units, fabricating related materials, working accurately from specific drawings, and meeting daily targets while maintaining strict health, safety, and 5S standards.

Requirements: Proven experience in the plumbing industry and a fast-paced manufacturing environment, the ability to read plumbing pipework drawings, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to health and safety.

Belgian Roofer

Ensure the Belgian Roof is fitted accurately, adhering to the quality standards set by the company. Responsible for liaising with Supervisor and other operatives to ensure a safe and smooth running of the department.

Key Responsibilities: Be competent in manual handling, working at height & with a harness; lift Belgian roof into place on unit, screw Belgian roof down onto tile lats in correct position, using tec bolts, ensuring they are straight and water tight, repeat screw process until roof is secure & water tight. Check roof for damages and rectify safely & efficiently before unit is moved on

Requirements: Previous experience in a workshop or production environment is preferred. You should have good practical skills, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.

Electrician

Working on either our second or first fix departments ensuring all electrical installations are installed to the relevant regulations. Liaise with the Supervisor / Electrical inspector and end of line tester / QS and other operatives to ensure a safe and smooth running of the process.

Key Responsibilities: To complete the specific elements of the electrical installation to the requirements of BS7671 and monitored company quality assurance systems. This comprises of set duties which are on rotation system. Check that all accessories (particularly alternatives/replacements) have been fitted to the manufacturers fitting instructions and are also compliant with the wiring regulations. If in doubt report immediately to the Supervisor / Inspector / Tester. Communicate any electrical errors or issues which could have an effect on production to the Supervisor / Inspector / Tester immediately

Requirements: In addition to any appropriate qualifications/certificates, previous experience in a workshop or production environment is preferred. You should have good practical skills, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.

Requirements

About You

It doesn’t matter which department or team you work in, there are some common attributes we look for in all our employees;

Dependable – the ability to produce consistent, high quality work as well as great attendance and time keeping. It shows you’re serious and care about your team and the work you do.

Positive Attitude – contribute positively to the company and the people. You’re able to take initiative or provide suggestions.

Adaptable – up for a challenge and don’t mind hard work. At ease working in a structured environment but you also understand that sometime change is necessary.

Team Player – able to communicate, collaborate and engage with people from across the business. Ultimately, you understand you have an important part to play in the success of your team and the company.

Accountabilities

Ensure the quality standards set by the company. Responsible for liaising with the Supervisor and other operatives to ensure a safe and smooth running of the line.

Is able to read & interpret technical drawings; ensure all information is in date & check revisions on latest version of drawing to avoid NCRs

Check batch card, in good time, ensuring necessary materials are available, for relevant options that affects build

Ensure all appropriate PPE is worn at all times when working at height

Check all materials are fit for use & are to the correct specification before use; is able to identify materials or components built by other departments that are unfit for use or to incorrect specification

Check all tooling is damage free & fit for use, e.g. safety features are all working

Work to tolerances of the technical drawings and to a high standard

Has the ability to inspect finished products to ensure compliance & high quality standards are met

Communicate any errors or issues which could have an effect on production to the Supervisor immediately

Ensure tools are used in a safe manner, adhering to instructions given in OPLs and SWIs

Work with team colleagues to ensure the workplace environment is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness, and complies with company and legislative standards at all times.

Assist with housekeeping & 5’s.

Undertake waste management duties, ensuring all recycling is processed efficiently, operating machinery where appropriate in a safe manner.