Sawmill Operator: Day Shift, Training & Growth

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift hours

8% holiday pay

Full training provided

Long-term career potential

Job summary

JobSpace in Christchurch Harewood is seeking a motivated Sawmill Operator / General Hand for day shifts. This hands-on role involves operating sawmill machinery, sorting timber, stacking products, and supporting a busy production team to keep operations running smoothly.

We value reliability, a strong work ethic and initiative. You’ll receive full training on machinery and sawmill operations, with the potential to grow into leadership as the business expands.

Qualifications

• Physically fit for hands-on timber operations.
• Reliable, hardworking and eager to learn.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Good practical thinking in an industrial environment.
• Team-oriented and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Operate and learn sawmill machinery.
• Sort timber and operate stackers.
• Assist with blade changes and basic maintenance.
• Keep the work area clean, safe and organised.
• Support production to keep operations running smoothly.
• Take ownership of your work to boost site productivity.

Skills

Physically fit

Reliable

Hardworking

Team player

Initiative

Willing to learn

Tools

Sawmill machinery

Timber sorting lines

Job description

JobSpace in Christchurch Harewood is seeking a motivated Sawmill Operator / General Hand for day shifts. This hands-on role involves operating sawmill machinery, sorting timber, stacking products, and supporting a busy production team to keep operations running smoothly.

We value reliability, a strong work ethic and initiative. You’ll receive full training on machinery and sawmill operations, with the potential to grow into leadership as the business expands.