Production Operator

Scott Timber Ltd; Cargo; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber production company in the UK is seeking a motivated Production Operator for their Added Value Department. The role involves manual handling of timber, operating machinery, and ensuring production targets are met while upholding Health & Safety standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and computer skills, a self-motivated attitude, and an appreciation for quality. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including 31 days holiday and company sick pay.

Benefits

31 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Company sick pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support

Company provided Life Assurance policy

Funded learning and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is advantageous.
• Flexibility to handle various operational tasks and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manual handling of timber and operating semi-automated machines.
• Working towards production targets while ensuring quality standards.
• Adhering to Health & Safety practices.

Skills

Good computer skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Excellent communication

Self-motivated attitude

Appreciation of quality

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Production Operator to join our team within our Added Value Department at our Carlisle mill. As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for a variety of duties across the Department, working within a team and individually.

• Manual handling of timber.
• Operating semi-automated machine centres.
• Working towards set production targets.
• Upholding the appropriate Health & Safety practices.

Ideally, we're seeking motivated individuals who are quality focused and understand 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. In addition, you will have:

• Good computer, numeracy, and literacy skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A self-motivated and can-do attitude.
• 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.

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:

• 31 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
• Company sick pay.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support.
• Company provided Life Assurance policy.
• Funded learning and career development opportunities.