Production Operative
| Company: | Scott Timber Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.52 per hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Harleston, IP20 9LB |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 22 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
Job Title: Production Operative
Salary: £13.52 per hour
Hours: Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 15:30
Your role:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Production Operative to join our Manufacturing team at our Needham site.
We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and hands-on Production Operative to join our pallet manufacturing team.
This is a varied, practical role involving a range of production activities, including pallet assembly, repair, timber processing and machinery operation.
The successful candidate will be expected to work across different areas of the operation, helping to achieve production targets while maintaining high standards of quality, health and safety, and housekeeping.
The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn new skills. Previous experience in pallet manufacturing or timber processing would be beneficial, but full training can be provided for the right person.
Key Responsibilities
- Manually assemble pallets to the required specifications and production targets, using customer-specific documentation.
- Recondition and repair pallets to meet customer quality standards.
- Spray and stencil pallets in accordance with customer requirements and specifications.
- Load and unload timber into production machinery safely and efficiently.
- Operate machinery, including bandsaws, cross-cut saws and notching machines, either independently or as part of a team, following appropriate training and authorisation.
- Safely operate Bostitch nail guns and other relevant production equipment.
- Carry out quality checks to ensure finished pallets meet the required standards before dispatch.
- Follow all site health and safety procedures, safe working practices and instructions, including wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Complete production paperwork and records accurately when required.
- Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues while remaining flexible to support different production areas.
- Work towards agreed production, quality and efficiency targets.
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
- The ability to undertake manual handling and lifting tasks associated with pallet production, following safe working procedures and using appropriate equipment where required.
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality products.
- The ability to understand and follow instructions, specifications and established procedures.
- A strong awareness of health and safety in a manufacturing environment.
- Reliability, punctuality and a willingness to learn.
- Flexibility to work across a variety of production activities.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a busy production environment.
Previous experience in pallet manufacturing, timber processing, machinery operation or a similar production environment would be an advantage but is not essential. Training will be provided to the right candidate.
What We Offer
- Training and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to develop skills across multiple production areas.
- A supportive, team-focused working environment.
- The opportunity to contribute to production performance, product quality and continuous improvement.
Who we are:
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.
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.
What you will receive in return:
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Employee Discount Hub
- Refer a friend scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Graded pay scheme
Think you have what it takes? If so, we want to hear from you.