Mill Operative

CNC Recruitment South West Ltd; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CNC Recruitment South West Ltd is assisting a well-established timber manufacturer in South Petherton to recruit a Sawmill Operative / Timber Machinist. You will operate timber machining equipment to process timber, ensuring orders are produced to specification with safety and efficiency at the forefront.

Ideally you have timber machining or sawmill experience, a practical mindset and a keen eye for quality.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in timber sawmill, woodworking or timber machining preferred.
• Qualification in woodworking or timber machining advantageous.
• Forklift licence desirable but not essential.

Aufgaben

• Operate timber machining equipment to process and prepare timber products.
• Ensure orders are completed accurately, safely and on time.
• Record production information on paperwork and company systems.

Kenntnisse

Maths

Reading orders

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Production deadlines

Physical fitness

Willingness to learn

Ausbildung

Basic education (Maths)

Tools

Forklift licence

Jobbeschreibung

CNC Recruitment is working with a well-established timber manufacturing business in South Petherton to recruit a Sawmill Operative / Timber Machinist .This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in timber machining or sawmill operations to join a friendly and skilled production team. You'll be responsible for operating a range of woodworking machinery, producing high-quality timber products to customer specifications while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. If you're practical, hardworking and enjoy hands-on work, this could be the ideal role for you.

The Role

Working as part of a production team, you'll operate timber machining equipment to process and prepare timber products, ensuring customer orders are completed accurately, safely and on time. You'll take pride in producing quality workmanship while helping to maximise efficiency and minimise waste throughout the production process.Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Select suitable timber for customer orders.
• Operate sawmill and woodworking machinery safely and efficiently.
• Cut, saw and machine timber to required specifications.
• Maximise yield from each piece of timber to minimise waste.
• Accurately record production information on paperwork and company systems.
• Stack, band, label and prepare completed orders for dispatch.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet customer requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area.
• Support other production and sawmill activities as required.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and company policies.

Performance Measures

• Production output (linear metres produced per hour/day).
• Timber yield and waste reduction.
• Quality and accuracy of finished products.
• Housekeeping and work area standards.

What We're Looking For

Experience

Previous experience working within a timber sawmill, woodworking or timber machining environment is preferred. Experience operating woodworking or sawmill machinery. A qualification or certification in woodworking or timber machining is advantageous. Forklift licence is desirable but not essential.

Skills & Knowledge

• Good standard of basic education, particularly Maths.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders.
• Strong practical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a team.
• Able to work efficiently to production deadlines.
• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual handling throughout the working day.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and punctual.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• A strong team player.
• Flexible and willing to support different areas of production.
• Organised with a tidy approach to work.
• Focused on producing high-quality workmanship.
• Able to remain calm and effective in a busy production environment.

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