Job Information
Job Title: General Operative
Department: Timber Mill
Reports To: Mill Manager
Location: RTD Crawford Ltd, 9 Drumeer Road Lisbellaw Co Fermanagh BT94 5ES
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Purpose
You will be responsible for supporting the production process by feeding machinery, handling, sorting and packaging timber products while ensuring high safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Feed raw timber into saws, planers, and automated machinery; assist machine operators with setup, adjustments, and monitoring for jams.
* Load, unload, stack, and sort timber products according to size, grade, and customer specifications.
* Inspect timber for defects and measure products to ensure they meet specifications.
* Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling machines; maintain a clean, safe, and hazard‑free work area.
* Adhere to health and safety procedures, including correct use of PPE.
* Complete basic production paperwork such as inspection checklists and tally sheets.
* Undertake other duties as assigned to meet operational demands.
Person Specification – Essential Criteria
* Physical fitness: capable of manual handling and working on your feet for long periods.
* Health & Safety Focus: strong commitment to site safety standards.
* Communication: effective verbal and written English skills.
* Teamwork: ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and communicate with customers/public.
* Reliability: good timekeeping and attendance record.
Person Specification – Desirable Criteria
* Valid forklift licence.
Working Conditions & Hours
Hours: 7am – 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Safety Requirements: must wear PPE at all times, provided by the company.
Additional Information
Job reference: 005ab3d25027c1898d1b62f76b5fd6c7
Posted on 21.05.2026.
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