Production Operator

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Production Operators to join their team in Dalbeattie. In this role, you will be integral to the creation of quality timber products, ensuring operations run smoothly while adhering to health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a commitment to quality and teamwork. This position offers a full-time, permanent contract with opportunities for career development and a range of attractive benefits. Join a company that values its employees and fosters a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support

Life Assurance policy

Funded learning and career development

Discounted BSW products

Qualifications

• Motivated individuals focused on quality production.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Manual handling of timber and operating machinery.
• Working towards production targets while ensuring safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Full Drivers Licence (not essential)

Tools

Sawmilling machinery

Mobile Plant Vehicles

Job description

Production Operators

• BSW Dalbeattie, DG5 4PL
• Rotating Shift Pattern
• Full-time / Permanent

As a Production Operator, you will contribute towards the creation of quality timber products - on time and to specification.

Specifically, some responsibilities of a Production Operator may include:

• Manual handling of timber.
• Operating state of the art sawmilling machinery.
• Operation of Mobile Plant Vehicles.
• Working towards set production targets.
• Upholding the appropriate Health & Safety practices.

About you:

Ideally, we’re seeking motivated and hardworking individuals who are quality focused and who 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:

• 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.
• Ideally, successful candidates will hold a Full Drivers Licence, however this is not essential.

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:

• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support.
• Company provided Life Assurance policy.
• Funded learning and career development opportunities.
• Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.

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

Closing date for applications: 31st March 2025

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