Sawmill Machine Operative

Sawmill Machine Operative | Yeovil | Up to £14.50 per hour

If you take pride in a job done right and want to build real, hands-on skill on the machines, this Sawmill Machine Operative role offers exactly that. Join an established timber processing operation where accuracy and craftsmanship are valued every single day.

As a Sawmill Machine Operative, you will benefit from:

• Free on-site parking
• Canteen and washroom facilities
• Holiday bonus scheme that rewards length of service
• Genuine development opportunities within the role and department
• Full training provided on all machinery
• Consistent Monday to Friday daytime hours, no weekend work

As a Sawmill Machine Operative, your responsibilities will include:

• Selecting timber boards for sawing and machining
• Operating rip saws, bandsaws, beam saw and moulders to fulfil works orders
• Maximising yield from every piece of timber processed
• Accurately tallying sawn and machined timber onto production paperwork
• Stacking, banding and labelling completed orders safely and presentably
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe work area

As a Sawmill Machine Operative, your experience will include:

• Previous experience operating machinery in a timber or sawmill environment
• A relevant certificate, diploma or degree in timber machining (preferred, not essential)
• Strong basic maths and a good standard of general education
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling of heavy timber
• Forklift licence (preferred but not essential)
• A methodical, disciplined and safety focused approach to work

If you want a role where good work is noticed and skill is built over time, this is a strong fit. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ben Glover at Rubicon for more information.