At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate sawmill machinery and ensure quality timber processing.
- Company: Established timber processing operation valuing craftsmanship.
- Benefits: Up to £14.50 per hour, free parking, holiday bonuses, and full training.
- Other info: Genuine development opportunities and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Build hands-on skills in a rewarding, stable role with no weekend work.
- Qualifications: Experience with machinery and a methodical, safety-focused approach.
The predicted salary is between 14.5 - 14.5 £ per hour.
If you take pride in a job done right and want to build real, hands-on skill on the machines, this Sawmill Machine Operative role offers exactly that. Join an established timber processing operation where accuracy and craftsmanship are valued every single day.
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
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