Sawmill Operatives

Fox Resourcing and Recruitment Limited; Brigstock; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working environment

Eye care benefits

Job summary

Fox Resourcing and Recruitment Limited is seeking reliable Sawmill Operatives for a busy manufacturing and distribution site in Brigstock, Corby. The role offers a Monday–Friday daytime schedule with heavy lifting and machine operation, in an outdoor timber yard and covered workshop environment.

Salary is £12.71 per hour with a 9-hour shift. Training on machinery is provided where needed, and opportunities exist for growth through the company's Mauve Group programs.

Qualifications

• Heavy lifting and 9-hour shift capacity.
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather.
• Experience with machine operation or power tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Heavy lifting of timber and materials.
• Operate timber processing machinery (training provided).
• Select timber lengths to fulfill orders.
• Maintain outdoor yard cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Physical Fitness

Reliability

Machine Operation

Safety Awareness

Job description

We are seeking reliable and physically fit Sawmill Operatives to join a busy manufacturing and distribution company based in Brigstock, Corby.

This role offers a highly desirable, consistent Monday-to-Friday daytime schedule. It is a varied position combining heavy manual lifting with machine operation.

Salary & BenefitsPay Rate: £12.71 per hour

Hours: 08:00 AM – 17:00 PM Working Days: Monday to Friday (No weekends)

Environment: Outdoor timber yard and covered workshop areas

Key Responsibilities

Heavy Lifting: Manually handling, lifting, and stacking heavy timber products and building materials safely around the yard.

Machine Operation: Operating timber processing machinery and tools (training provided where required).

Order Picking: Selecting correct timber lengths and products to fulfill customer orders.

Yard Maintenance: Keeping the outdoor yard clean, safe, and organised to prevent hazards.

Requirements & Qualifications

Physical Fitness: Capability to comfortably manage heavy lifting and repetitive manual handling throughout a 9-hour shift.

Work Ethic: Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Skills: Experience with machine operation or power tools is highly advantageous, though not essential.

Safety Mindset: Strong awareness of health and safety practices, especially when moving large materials.

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Requirements & QualificationsPhysical Fitness: Capability to comfortably manage heavy lifting and repetitive manual handling throughout a 9-hour shift.Work Ethic: Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.Skills: Experience with machine operation or power tools is highly advantageous, though not essential.Safety Mindset: Strong awareness of health and safety practices, especially when moving large materials.

Perks and Benefits

Generous annual leave, plus public holidays based on location. Extra annual leave for your birthday or an alternative celebration day. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Pension plan with contributions from Mauve Group (where applicable). Opportunities for professional growth via Mauve Academy – our learning portal. Annual training allowance for career development. Hybrid working environment, with home setup allowance (where applicable). Optical benefits (£155/€180 towards eye tests, glasses, and lenses). Exciting opportunities, including domestic/international travel, team meet‑ups, and company-wide events.