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* Full-time / permanent
Sideloader Operator
* Cargo, Carlisle, CA6 4BA
* Rotating Shift Pattern (40 hrs per week)
* Full-time / permanent
We are currently recruiting for Sideloader Operator to join our team within our Sawn Timber Yard at our Carlisle mill. As a Sideloader Operator, you will be responsible for a variety of duties across the yard, working both within a team and individually.
Specifically, some responsibilities of a Mobile Plant Operator may include:
* Movement of sawn timber from sawmill to stock locations around the site.
* Operation of a Side Loader & other mobile plant vehicles.
* Scanning timber packs to determine stock and log positions.
About you:
We are looking for motivated and hardworking individuals who are focussed and have the ability to meet deadlines.
In addition, you’ll 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 operating mobile plant would be preferred but is not essential as full training is provided.
* Experience within a manufacturing, or similar production environment, would be advantageous.
* Full driving license.
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 an array of 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:
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:
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support.
* Company provided Life Assurance policy.
* Funded learning and career development opportunities.
* Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
Interested? Click APPLY to send us your CV and complete our online application form.
Closing Date for Applications: 31st July 2025
We encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the published closing date should we receive a sufficient amount of applications.
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