Sawmill Operative

Stafforce-Recruitment; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production bonus

Job summary

Stafforce-Recruitment is seeking a hardworking Sawmill Operative to join our production team in Lockerbie. You will operate sawmill machinery, process timber to specification, and help maintain a clean, efficient work environment in a hands-on role.

This role is physically demanding with a focus on health and safety. Hours are Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week, with a production-driven culture and a strong team ethos to meet daily targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in sawmill, timber yard, or manufacturing environment preferred but not essential.
• Ability to operate or learn sawmill machinery
• Strong health and safety awareness

Responsibilities

• Operate sawmill machinery including saws, planers, edgers, and forklifts (if licensed)
• Sort, stack, and grade timber according to company standards
• Measure and cut timber to required specifications
• Monitor machinery performance and report faults or maintenance needs
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including PPE requirements
• Assist with loading and unloading timber products
• Maintain a clean and organised work area
• Work as part of a team to meet daily production targets
• Perform general yard duties as required

Skills

Sawmill machinery operation

Health and safety practices

Physically fit

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Salary: GBP12.71 - GBP12.71 per hour + Production Bonus

Job Title: Sawmill Operative

Salary:£12.71 per hour

Hours:39 hours per week Monday to Friday

Overview

We are looking for a hardworking and safety‑conscious Sawmill Operative to join our production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating sawmill machinery, processing timber to specification, and maintaining a clean, efficient working environment. This role suits someone who enjoys practical, physical work and takes pride in producing high‑quality timber products.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate sawmill machinery including saws, planers, edgers, and forklifts (if licensed)
• Sort, stack, and grade timber according to company standards
• Measure and cut timber to required specifications
• Monitor machinery performance and report faults or maintenance needs
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including PPE requirements
• Assist with loading and unloading timber products
• Maintain a clean and organised work area
• Work as part of a team to meet daily production targets
• Perform general yard duties as required

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a sawmill, timber yard, or manufacturing environment (preferred but not essential)
• Ability to operate or learn to operate sawmill machinery
• Good understanding of health and safety practices
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ref: S09