Overview
Join to apply for the Maintenance Technician – Saw Repair role at BSW Timber.
Location: BSW Sawmills, Dalbeattie. 3 Week Rotating Shift Pattern (6am-3pm/12pm-9pm/9pm-6am).
Responsibilities
* Working within our Engineering department, under the leadership of the Saw Shop Supervisor and Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for the service and maintenance of the sawmill cutting edges, to specification, quality and schedule.
* Repairing a wide range of sawmill saws including handsaws, band saws and circular saws.
* Replacing saw blades.
* Sharpening, levelling and tensioning saw blades.
* Follow scheduled tool change and maintenance schedules.
* Work alongside engineering & operation teams to resolve cutting issues related to tooling.
Full training to carry out all duties to the required standard will be provided to the successful candidate.
About you
* Already experienced within the Timber industry or a relevant tool room role, you are technically minded and enjoy practical hands-on work.
* A working knowledge of machinery and mechanics.
* Technical proficiency with skills in grinding, tensioning and repairing blades.
* Good computer skills.
* High level of attention to detail to ensure accurate inspection and measurement of saw blades to meet exact specifications.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose faults, identify wear or malfunction, and design or implement effective repairs.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a busy environment.
* Safety conscious.
About BSW
* BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole 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 work to keep industry moving and aim to 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
* 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.
* Funded learning and career development opportunities.
* Company provided Life Assurance policy.
Interested? Click APPLY to send us your CV and complete our online application form.
Closing date for applications: 30th November 2025
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Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Wholesale Building Materials
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