Sawmill Machine Operator

Rubicon Recruitment; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

On-site canteen facilities

Holiday bonus scheme

Genuine development opportunities

Full training provided

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment is seeking a skilled Sawmill Machine Operator in Yeovil, England, to handle a range of sawmill machinery from rip saws to moulders. The role offers training, development opportunities, and a holiday bonus scheme, with on-site facilities and free parking.

You will be responsible for selecting timber boards, operating multiple saws, maximizing yield, and accurately recording production data. Fluency in English and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a timber sawmill or similar manufacturing environment.
• Basic education with emphasis on maths
• Fluent spoken English
• Forklift licence advantageous
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach
• Good time-management skills to meet production deadlines

Responsibilities

• Select timber boards suited to each works order.
• Operate rip saws, bandsaws, beam saw and moulders to fulfil orders accurately and safely.
• Maximise yield from every piece of timber.
• Record sawn and machined timber on production paperwork and systems.
• Stack, band and label completed orders safely and presentably.
• Maintain a clean, organised work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Fluent English

Safety conscious

Education

Certificate/Diploma/Degree advantage

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

You'll be trusted to work across a full range of sawmill machinery, from rip saws to moulders, with pay of up to £14.50 per hour reflecting that skill.

Every order you produce needs to be accurate, on time and to spec, and that's exactly the standard this team works to.

If you like getting the details right and want to keep building your skills on the job, this is worth a look.

As a Sawmill Machine Operator, you will benefit from:

• Free on-site parking
• On-site canteen facilities
• Holiday bonus scheme based on length of service
• Genuine development opportunities within the role and department
• Full training provided across the site's machinery

As a Sawmill Machine Operator, your responsibilities will include:

• Select timber boards suited to each works order
• Operate rip saws, bandsaws, the beam saw and moulders to fulfil orders accurately and safely
• Maximise yield from every piece of timber processed
• Record sawn and machined timber accurately on production paperwork and systems
• Stack, band and label completed orders safely and presentably
• Maintain a clean, organised work area

As a Sawmill Machine Operator, your experience will include:

• Experience working in a timber sawmill or similar manufacturing environment, operating machinery (certificate, diploma or degree an advantage)
• Good standard of basic education, particularly maths
• Fluent spoken English
• Forklift licence advantageous
• Strong attention to detail with a logical, methodical approach to problem-solving
• Good time-management skills to meet production deadlines

If you're looking to build genuine expertise across a full range of sawmill machinery and take real ownership of your work, this Sawmill Machine Operator role offers exactly that.

While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made