At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate sawmill machinery to create high-quality timber products with precision.
- Company: Join a supportive team in Yeovil with a focus on skill development.
- Benefits: Earn up to £14.50 per hour, enjoy free parking, and receive holiday bonuses.
- Other info: Consistent daytime hours, no weekends, and full training provided.
- Why this job: Build specialist skills while working in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with machinery preferred; strong maths skills and safety focus required.
The predicted salary is between 14.5 - 14.5 £ per hour.
Every board you select and every cut you make adds up to a finished product you can be proud of. This is a role where accuracy is noticed, not just expected. You will build real, specialist skill on the machines, with proper training behind you every step of the way.
As a Sawmill Machine Operative, you will benefit from:
- Free on-site parking
- Canteen and washroom facilities
- Holiday bonus scheme that rewards length of service
- Genuine development opportunities within the role and department
- Full training provided on all machinery
- Consistent Monday to Friday daytime hours, no weekend work
Your responsibilities will include:
- Selecting timber boards for sawing and machining
- Operating rip saws, bandsaws, beam saw and moulders to fulfil works orders
- Maximising yield from every piece of timber processed
- Accurately tallying sawn and machined timber onto production paperwork
- Stacking, banding and labelling completed orders safely and presentably
- Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe work area
Your experience will include:
- Previous experience operating machinery in a timber or sawmill environment
- A relevant certificate, diploma or degree in timber machining (preferred, not essential)
- Strong basic maths and a good standard of general education
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling of heavy timber
- Forklift licence (preferred but not essential)
- A methodical, disciplined and safety focused approach to work
If you want a role where good work is noticed and skill is built over time, this is a strong fit. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ben Glover at Rubicon for more information.
Sawmill Machine Operative employer: Rubicon Recruitment Group
Rubicon Recruitment Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment where Trainee Metal Workers can thrive. With guaranteed weekly hours and pay, employees benefit from a culture that prioritises growth and development, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to advance their career in the thriving manufacturing sector of Sturminster Newton.
