Timber Sawmill Operator & Machining Specialist

CNC Recruitment South West Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

CNC Recruitment South West Ltd is recruiting a Sawmill Operative / Timber Machinist for a well-established timber manufacturer in the South Petherton area. You will operate timber machining equipment to process timber to customer specifications and help maximise efficiency and minimise waste.

The role requires practical, hardworking individuals with experience in timber machining or sawmill environments; forklift experience is a plus but not essential.

Qualifications

• Basic education with Maths. Reading and interpreting work orders.
• Experience with timber machining or sawmill operations preferred.
• A woodworking or timber machining qualification is advantageous.
• Forklift licence is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Select timber for customer orders.
• Operate sawmill and woodworking machinery safely and efficiently.
• Cut, saw and machine timber to required specifications.
• Maximise yield from timber and minimise waste.
• Accurately record production information on paperwork and company systems.
• Stack, band, label and prepare completed orders for dispatch.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet customer requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area.
• Support other production and sawmill activities as required.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Timber machining

Read orders

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem solving

Manual handling

Production deadlines

Education

Maths (basic education)

Woodworking qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Woodworking machinery

Sawmill equipment

Forklift licence (desirable)

Job description

CNC Recruitment South West Ltd is recruiting a Sawmill Operative / Timber Machinist for a well-established timber manufacturer in the South Petherton area. You will operate timber machining equipment to process timber to customer specifications and help maximise efficiency and minimise waste.

The role requires practical, hardworking individuals with experience in timber machining or sawmill environments; forklift experience is a plus but not essential.