Sawmill Operative: Safe, Hands-On Production

Glennon Brothers Group; Humbie; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Job summary

Glennon Brothers Group is seeking a Sawmill General Operative to support safe, efficient day-to-day sawmill operations across its UK sites. The role focuses on hands-on production tasks, teamwork, and strict adherence to safety standards within a busy timber processing environment.

Full training will be provided, and the successful candidate will join a multi-site operation emphasising reliability, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sawmill, manufacturing, or production environment is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and follow health & safety procedures.
• Able to work as part of a practical, team-based operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate within health, safety, and environmental standards and safe systems of work.
• Carry out sawmill production tasks in line with standard procedures.
• Safely operate tools, machinery, and equipment and report faults.
• Assist with material handling: feeding, stacking, grading, banding and packing timber.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organised working areas.
• Conduct basic quality checks and address issues as needed.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily production targets.
• Support shift handovers and supervisor instructions.
• Participate in training, safety briefings, toolbox talks, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Sawmill experience

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Reliability

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

Glennon Brothers Group is seeking a Sawmill General Operative to support safe, efficient day-to-day sawmill operations across its UK sites. The role focuses on hands-on production tasks, teamwork, and strict adherence to safety standards within a busy timber processing environment.

Full training will be provided, and the successful candidate will join a multi-site operation emphasising reliability, adaptability, and continuous improvement.