Production Operator

Scott Timber Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber company in the UK is seeking a Production Operator for their Dalbeattie sawmill. This full-time role involves operating sawmilling machinery, manual handling of timber, and achieving set production targets. Candidates will receive full training, making experience not essential. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a motivation for quality. The company provides a competitive salary and various benefits, including structured pay scales and holiday allowance.

Benefits

Guaranteed above National Minimum Wage

30 days paid holiday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted rate on BSW products

Qualifications

• No experience is necessary as full training will be provided.
• A degree of flexibility will be required.
• Experience within a manufacturing or similar production environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manual handling of timber.
• Operating state of the art sawmilling machinery.
• Working towards set production targets.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good organisational skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Motivation

Job description

Overview

PRODUCTION OPERATORS – BSW DALBEATTIE, DG5 4PL. FULL-TIME / PERMANENT. ROTATING SHIFT PATTERN.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Closing date

Closing date for applications: 31st January 2026

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