Production Operator

BSW Timber Ltd.; Fort William; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Operator, where you will play a vital role in producing quality timber products. This exciting position offers a variety of responsibilities, from manual handling to operating state-of-the-art machinery. You'll be part of a team that values quality and safety, with opportunities for training and career development. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including discounts on products and wellbeing support. If you're self-motivated and eager to contribute to a sustainable future, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discounted products

Employee benefits portal

24/7 wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company sick pay

Funded learning opportunities

Life Assurance policy

Qualifications

• Motivated individual with a quality focus and can-do attitude.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training for the role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Quality focus

Education

Experience in manufacturing or production environment

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: 31st May2025

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