Main Saws Operator

BSW Timber; Dalbeattie; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber company in the UK is seeking a Main Saw Line Operator in Dalbeattie. You will operate advanced sawmilling machinery and ensure production targets are met while adhering to safety practices. Ideal candidates are quality-focused and motivated, with the flexibility to adapt. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus, but training will be provided. This role offers competitive salary and additional benefits.

Benefits

Discounted rate on BSW products

Employee benefits portal

Confidential wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company sick pay

Funded learning and career development

Life Assurance policy

Qualifications

• Experience within a manufacturing, or similar production environment, would be advantageous but not essential.
• Flexibility to ensure operations are maximised and quality targets are met.
• Willingness to undertake all relevant training required to fulfil the role.

Responsibilities

• Operating state of the art sawmilling equipment.
• Working towards and maintaining set production targets.
• Upholding the appropriate Health & Safety practices across the site.
• Manual handling of timber.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good organizational skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of quality and Health & Safety

Job description

Main Saw line Operator

BSW Timber - Dalbeattie DG5 4PL

Rotating 2-week Shift Pattern

Full-time / Permanent

Due to our continued and exciting growth, we are looking to recruit a Main Saw line Operator to join our workforce across the BSW Timber site in Dalbeattie.

Some responsibilities of a Main Saw line Operator may include:

As a Main Saw Line Operator, you’ll enjoy a variety of duties whilst operating state of art sawmilling machinery and working towards set production targets.

You will oversee multiple machine centres ensuring efficient operation of the infeed and Green Mill. whatever duty you’re assigned we’ll expect you to contribute to the creation of quality timber products - on time and to specification - whilst following appropriate health & safety practices.

• Operating state of the art sawmilling equipment.
• Working towards and maintaining set production targets.
• Upholding the appropriate Health & Safety practices across the site.
• Manual Handling of timber
  
  

About you:

Ideally, we’re seeking a motivated individual who is quality focused and understands the value of the goods they are producing. A degree of flexibility will be required to ensure operations are maximised, maintained, and quality targets are met with minimum wastage. You will be self-motivated, have a can-do attitude and be willing to undertake all relevant training required to fulfil the role.

In addition, you will have:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• An appreciation of quality and Health & Safety.
• Willingness to undertake all relevant training required to fulfil the role.
• Experience within a manufacturing, or similar production environment, would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given.
  
  

About BSW:

• BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.
• We market 35 million saplings annually through the country’s leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country.
• With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.
  
  

Benefits:

• In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers. As well as the competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as:
• Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
• Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more!
• Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Funded learning and career development opportunities.
• Company provided Life Assurance policy.
  
  

Interested? Click APPLY to send us your CV and complete our online application form.

Closing date for applications: 31st August 2025

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