Job Description
MACHINE OPERATIVE / SAWYER
Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Machine operative/ Sawyer to join their friendly team in South Petherton, Somerset. Responsible for setting up and operating timber sawing machines and cutting European Oak to comply with customer orders, ensuring that the finished result is of the highest quality and always delivered on time.
Benefits include:
- Competitive Salary – based on experience.
- Development within role.
- Additional holiday bonus scheme after 5 years of service
- On-site parking and canteen.
Duties include:
- Operating and setting the following machines to ensure LM targets are achieved and the finished product achieves the correct quality: - Straight Line Edger, Flexi- Rip , Rack bench Bandsaw.
- Working as part of a team to ensure the production flow is maintained, and daily production deadlines are met.
- Changing Blades.
- Routine cleaning & maintenance of the machines.
- Clearly and correctly tally sawn/machined timber onto production paperwork / system.
- Labelling and marking up finished product correctly.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Experience in timber handling / picking / carpentry / construction
- Candidate must show good knowledge of woodworking machinery and demonstrate their ability to operate such machinery.
- Experience in working in a timber sawmill, operating machinery, machining timber with a certificate, diploma or degree qualification (preferred)*
- Forklift license (preferred, not essential – can provide training)
- Good Team Player, with a positive attitude
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Keen attention to detail – to pick up on special order requirements and analysing products for quality and accuracy
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Salary: £10.89-£12.75 per hour
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SWR
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