Shift Electrician
| Company: | Scott Timber Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Market Rate |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | South-West Scotland, DG5 4PL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 27 May 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
Shift Electrician
Based Dalbeattie, DG5 4PL
Rotating Shifts 24/7 (42 Average hours p/w)
Working alongside a team of Engineers, under the leadership of our Engineering Manager you will be responsible for providing a
prompt and responsive fault diagnosis and repair service throughout the sawmill & undertaking routine electrical maintenance,
across a range of plant and machinery.
Specifically, some responsibilities of a Shift Electrician include:
* Troubleshooting and testing equipment, controls, and software.
* Repairing Mechanical, Pneumatic and Electromechanical Machinery.
* Undertaking a variety of preventative and reactive maintenance duties.
* Installation of machine parts such as valves, pumps, and motors.
* Carrying out planned maintenance checks, finding and fixing any faults.
* Responding to emergency breakdowns on our production lines.
* Identifying solutions that will improve systems efficiency and reduce costs.
About You:
Alongside your solid background in electrical engineering, preferably gained within a manufacturing environment, you are confident
in working alone or alongside a team. You’ll be technically minded and hold your work to a high level. In addition, you’ll have:
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Good understanding of computer-based systems and software.
* A high level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Problem solving skills.
* The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines in a busy environment.
* Experience of PLC systems.
* Ideally hold C&G 17th or 18th Edition IEE Regulations qualifications (or equivalent).
About Us:
* 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 aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country.
* BSW operates as a collection of experts – an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the
business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.
* 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 support with the Well-being hub.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Funded learning and career development opportunities.
* Company provided Life Assurance policy.
Closing date for applications: 30th September 2026
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