Production Operator- Main Line Saw

Production Operator - Main Line Saw 

• Based Fort William, PH33 7AP
• Rotating Shifts, 6am-3pm/3pm-1am (42.5hours p/w)
• £12.76-£14.25 depending on shifts & Experience

Based at our Fort William sawmill, As a Main Saw Line Operator, you’ll enjoy a variety of duties whilst operating state of art sawmilling machinery and working towards set production targets.

You will oversee multiple machine centres ensuring efficient operation of the infeed and Green Mill. whatever duty you’re assigned we’ll expect you to contribute to the creation of quality timber products – on time and to specification – whilst following appropriate health & safety practices. 

Specifically, some responsibilities of a Main Line saw Operator: 

• Operating state of the art sawmilling equipment. 
• Working towards and maintaining set production targets. 
• Upholding the appropriate Health & Safety practices across the site.  
• Manual Handling of timber 

About you:

Ideally, we’re seeking a motivated individual who is quality focused and understands 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. You will be self-motivated, have a can-do attitude and be willing to undertake all relevant training required to fulfil the role.  

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 within a manufacturing, or similar production environment, would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given. 

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:

• 31 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
• Company sick pay.
• 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.
• Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more!

Closing date for applications: 31st August 2026

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 number of applications.

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