Timber Production Operator - Day/Backshift, Safety-First

Hrgo-Recruitment; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hrgo-Recruitment is seeking a Production Operator for Lockerbie to support a leading timber products manufacturer. You will operate production and timber processing equipment, feed lines, stack and label products, and conduct basic quality checks.

The role requires a safety‑minded approach, reliability, and the ability to work to targets on rotating day and backshift patterns. Timber experience and FLT training are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production/manufacturing/warehouse environment is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet targets.
• Safety‑first approach and ability to follow procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work rotating weekly shifts.
• Timber/sawmill/wood processing experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate production/timber processing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Feed lines, stack, band/strap, label and prepare product for next stage.
• Carry out quality checks and separate non‑conforming product.
• Record basic production information (output, downtime, checksheets).
• Maintain housekeeping/5S and follow site H&S rules and PPE requirements.
• Report hazards, near‑misses and equipment issues to Team Leader/Supervisor promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety‑first

Punctual

Reliability

Tools

FLT Counterbalance licence

Job description

Hrgo-Recruitment is seeking a Production Operator for Lockerbie to support a leading timber products manufacturer. You will operate production and timber processing equipment, feed lines, stack and label products, and conduct basic quality checks.

The role requires a safety‑minded approach, reliability, and the ability to work to targets on rotating day and backshift patterns. Timber experience and FLT training are advantageous.