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General Operator - Green Mill
Based in Dalbeattie, DG5 4PL
2 Shift Pattern 42.5 Hours
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our workforce within our Green Mill operations at BSW Timber, Dalbeattie. As a Production Operator, you will contribute towards the creation of quality timber products - on time and to specification.
Responsibilities of a General Operator include:
* Manual handling of timber.
* Operating state-of-the-art sawmilling machinery.
* Working towards set production targets.
* Upholding appropriate Health & Safety practices.
About you:
As a motivated and hardworking individual, you are focused and have keen attention to detail. You understand that quality is important within this role and a degree of flexibility is required to ensure operations are maximized, maintained, and quality targets are met with minimal wastage. In addition, you will have:
* A committed, motivated, and enthusiastic approach.
* 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.
About BSW:
* BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with divisions spanning the entire supply chain, from tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.
* We market 35 million saplings annually through the country’s leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to various industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets a year as Scott Pallets. We aim to keep the industry moving and be the most technically advanced timber business in the country.
* With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.
Benefits:
In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers. Along with a competitive salary, this position includes benefits such as:
* Discounted rates on a range of BSW products including Wood Fuel Direct.
* Access to an employee benefits portal with exclusive deals and discounts on high street brands, utilities, dining, and more.
* Confidential 24/7 support through the Well-being hub.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Funded learning and career development opportunities.
* Company-provided Life Assurance policy.
* Company sick pay.
Interested? Click APPLY to send us your CV and complete our online application form.
Closing Date for Applications: 31st May 2025
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