Side Loader Operator

Partnership Recruiting; Prestonpans; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Partnership Recruiting is seeking a qualified Side Loader Operator for our Prestonpans site. You will safely move timber and materials around the timber yard and sawmill, ensuring smooth production flow and timely dispatch.

Responsibilities include loading and stacking timber, performing daily inspections, and coordinating with production teams while upholding high housekeeping and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a Side Loader or similar equipment.
• Valid Side Loader/Forklift ticket or equivalent.
• Experience in sawmill, timber, warehouse or industrial env.
• Strong awareness of health and safety.
• Experience handling timber or operating other plant machinery is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Side Loader to move, stack and transport timber and other materials around the site.
• Load, unload and position timber to support production and dispatch operations.
• Maintain a consistent supply of materials to production areas.
• Complete daily machine inspections and report any defects.
• Work closely with production and yard teams to ensure materials are moved safely and efficiently.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and health & safety standards.

Skills

Side Loader op

Forklift experience

Timber industry exp

H&S awareness

Tools

Plant operator ticket

Job description

As a Side Loader Operator, you'll play a key role in keeping production running efficiently by safely moving timber and materials throughout the sawmill and yard areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Side Loader to move, stack and transport timber and other materials around the site.
• Load, unload and position timber to support production and dispatch operations.
• Maintain a consistent supply of materials to production areas.
• Complete daily machine inspections and report any defects.
• Work closely with production and yard teams to ensure materials are moved safely and efficiently.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and health & safety standards.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience operating a Side Loader, forklift or similar material-handling equipment.
• A valid Side Loader, Forklift or relevant Plant Operator ticket (or equivalent).
• Experience within a sawmill, timber, warehouse, manufacturing or other industrial environment.
• A strong awareness of health and safety.

Experience handling timber or operating other plant machinery such as loading shovels or telehandlers would be advantageous but isn't essential.