Production Operator

BSW Timber Ltd.; Fort William; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BSW Timber, a leading company in the timber industry, is seeking a Production Operator to join their Fort William site. The role involves manual handling and operating advanced sawmilling equipment while adhering to safety practices and contributing to production goals. Full training will be provided, and candidates should be motivated and quality-focused.

Benefits

Discounts on BSW products

Employee benefits portal

24/7 wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company sick pay

Funded learning opportunities

Life Assurance policy

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is advantageous but not essential.
• Flexibility to maximise operations and meet quality targets.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Manual handling of timber.
• Operating sawmilling machinery.
• Working towards production targets.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Job description

BSW Timber – Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7AP

24/7 Rotating Shift Pattern 12 Hour Shifts

Full-time / Permanent

Due to our continued and exciting growth, we are looking to recruit a Production Operator to join our workforce across the BSW Timber site in Corpach, Fort William.

Some responsibilities of a Production Operator may include:

As a Production Operative, you’ll enjoy a variety of duties ranging from manual handling of timber to operating state of art sawmilling machinery. Working towards set production targets, whatever duty you’re assigned we’ll expect you to contribute to the creation of quality timber products – on time and to specification – whilst following appropriate health & safety practices.

· Manual Handling of timber.

· Operating state of the art sawmilling equipment.

· Working towards and maintaining set production targets.

· Upholding the appropriate Health & Safety practices across the site.

About you:

Ideally, we’re seeking a motivated individual who is quality focused and understands 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. You will be self-motivated, have a can-do attitude and be willing to undertake all relevant training required to fulfil the role.

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 as full training will be given.

About BSW:

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.

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:

· Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.

· Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more!

· Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support.

· Cycle to Work Scheme.

· Company sick pay.

· Funded learning and career development opportunities.

· Company provided Life Assurance policy.

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

Closing date for applications: 30th June 2025

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