Operator - Fort William, United Kingdom - BSW Group

Description

As the largest integrated forestry business in the UK, and a member of Binderholz - Europe's leading timber processing operation - BSW Group is a rapidly developing multi-site business, with a turnover in excess of £650m and operations spanning forestry, sawmilling, timber manufacturing and energy.

With 7 sawmills in the UK and one in Latvia, BSW Timber manufacture and supply a wide range of quality sawn products for a variety of industries.

As a Group, we're constantly working together to create a sustainable future for British forests and woodlands.


Production Operators:

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BSW Timber

• Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7AP:

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  6am

• 6pm Mon
• Thurs Dayshift + 6pm
• 6am Mon
• Thurs Nightshift

Rotating 12 hour shifts:
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Full-time / Permanent:

Due to our continued and exciting growth, we are looking to recruit a Production Operator to join our workforce across the BSW Timber site in Corpach, Fort William.

As a Production Operator, you will contribute towards the creation of quality timber products - on time and to specification.

_Some responsibilities of a Production Operator may include: _

• Operation of stateoftheart sawmilling machinery within our Primary and Secondary sawmilling operations.
• Operation of Side Loaders for movement of sawn timber in the Stock Yard, or Wheeled Loaders &/or 360 Material Handlers for unloading of log wagons in our Log Yard.
• Using technologically advanced scanning equipment to determine timber pack positions within the Stock Yard.
• Upholding the appropriate Health & Safety practices across the site.

_About you:
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We're seeking motivated and hardworking individuals who are quality focused and who understand the value of the goods they are producing.

A degree of flexibility will be required to ensure operations are maximised, maintained and quality targets are met with minimum wastage.

In addition, you will have:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• An appreciation of quality and Health & Safety.
• Willingness to undertake all relevant training required to fulfil the role.
• Experience within a manufacturing, or similar production environment, would be advantageous.

_Benefits:
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In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry's leading employers.

As well as the competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as:

• Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
• Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more
• Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Funded learning and career development opportunities.
• Company provided Life Assurance policy.