Production operator

Production Operators

Based Newbridge-on-Wye

2 Rotating Shift Pattern (6am-2pm/2pm-10:30pm)

£12.76-£14.25 depending on shifts & Experience

Full-time / Permanent  

We are looking to recruit a Production Operator to join our workforce across our BSW Timber site in Newbridge. As a Production Operator, you will contribute towards the creation of quality timber products – on time and to specification.

Specifically, some responsibilities of a Production Operator may include: 

• Operation of state-of-the-art sawmilling machinery.
• Manual handling of timber.
• Working towards set production targets.
• Operation of mobile plant vehicles.
• Upholding the appropriate health And Safety practices.

About you: 

Ideally, we’re seeking motivated and hardworking individuals who are quality focused and who understand the value of the goods they are producing. A degree of flexibility will be required to ensure operations are maximised, maintained and quality targets are met with minimum wastage. In addition, you will 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 within a manufacturing, or similar production environment, would be advantageous.
• 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 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:

• 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.
• Company sick pay.
• Funded learning and career development opportunities.
• Company provided Life Assurance policy.

Closing date for applications: 31st August 2026

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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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