Production Operator

Scott Timber Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber company in Carlisle is seeking a Production Operator to join their Added Value Department. This role involves manual handling of timber and operating semi-automated machine centres while meeting production targets and adhering to Health & Safety practices. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a self-motivated attitude. The position offers a competitive salary, 31 days of holiday, and various benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

31 days holiday

Company sick pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

24/7 wellbeing support

Life Assurance policy

Funded learning and career development

Qualifications

• Understanding of quality and Health & Safety practices.
• Experience in a manufacturing or similar production environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good computer skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Job Advert

Production Operator

• Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm (40 hours p/w)
• £Competitive + Excellent Benefits
• Permanent
• Based Carlisle

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.

Responsibilities

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

About you

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.

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.

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

Closing Date for Applications: 13th February 2026

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