Production Operator

BSW Timber; Dalbeattie; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

BSW Timber in Dalbeattie is seeking a Production Operator for their sawmill. This full-time, permanent role involves operating advanced machinery and maintaining the quality of timber products. No experience is necessary as full training will be provided, making it an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals to join a leading timber business.

Benefits

Guaranteed above National Minimum Wage

30 days paid holiday

Structured pay scale for training and progression

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing support

Company Life Assurance

Funded learning opportunities

Discount on BSW products

Qualifications

• Motivated, hardworking and quality focused.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.
• Experience in manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manual handling of timber.
• Operating machinery and mobile plant vehicles.
• Upholding health and safety practices.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

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Production Operators

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

Due to continued growth, we have an opportunity to join our existing team as a Production Operator.

Working in our Dalbeattie Sawmill you will be contributing 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:

No experience is necessary as full training will be provided however you will need to be motivated, hardworking and quality focused. 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, but not essential.
• Ideally, successful candidates will hold a Full Drivers Licence, however this is not essential.
  
  

About us:

BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.

We market 35 million saplings annually through the country’s leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country.

BSW operates as a collection of experts - an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.

With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.

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:

• Guaranteed above National Minimum Wage.
• Structured pay scale to encourage and reward training and progression.
• 30 days paid holiday
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Benefits Hub, including exclusive deals on travel, shopping, entertainment and eating out.
• 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 July 2025

The Company’s Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on www.bsw.co.uk/careers/terms

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

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