Production Operator

BSW Timber Ltd.; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading employer as a Production Operator in Carlisle, where you'll play a crucial role in timber processing. This position offers a dynamic work environment with rotating shifts and the opportunity to develop a long-term career. You'll be responsible for operating machinery, handling timber, and ensuring quality standards are met while adhering to health and safety protocols. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including generous holiday and career development opportunities, this role is perfect for motivated individuals looking to make an impact in the manufacturing sector. Don't miss your chance to be part of a dedicated team!

Benefits

31 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Company sick pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

24/7 wellbeing support

Life Assurance policy

Funded learning and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Motivated individuals focused on quality and production targets.
• Flexibility to maximize operations and minimize wastage.

Responsibilities

• Manual handling of timber and operating sawmilling machinery.
• Upholding Health & Safety practices and meeting production targets.

Skills

Manual handling

Operating sawmilling machinery

Health & Safety practices

Computer skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated attitude

Education

Experience in manufacturing or production environment

Job description

Production Operator

• Rotating Shifts, Monday to Friday, 6-2 and 2-10,(40 hours p/w)
• £Competitive + Excellent Benefits
• Permanent Position Available
• 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.

Specifically, some responsibilities of a Production Operator include:

• Manual handling of timber.
• Operating sawmilling machinery.
• 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:

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.

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

Closing Date for Applications: 30th November 2024

We encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the published closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications.