Production Operator
| Company: | Scott Timber Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.76-£14.25 depending on shifts & Experience |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Fort William, PH33 7AP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 27 May 2026 |
| Closing date: | 22 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
Production Operator
BSW Timber - Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7AP
Rotating Shift Patterns (6pm - 6am, Monday - Friday / 6am - 6pm, Thursday - Wednesday, including Saturday 6am - 12pm)
£12.76-£14.25 depending on shifts & Experience
Full Time / Permanent
Due to our continued and exciting growth, we are looking to recruit a Production Operator to join our workforce across the BSW
Timber site in Corpach, Fort William.
Some responsibilities of a Production Operator may include:
As a Production Operative, you’ll enjoy a variety of duties ranging from manual handling of timber to operating state of art
sawmilling machinery. Working towards set production targets, 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.
* Manual Handling of timber.
* Operating state of the art sawmilling equipment.
* Working towards and maintaining set production targets.
* Upholding the appropriate Health & Safety practices across the site.
* Operating mobile plant machinery.
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 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 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:
* 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 July 2026
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