Mploy Staff – Recruitment Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Salisbury, Southampton,Dorchester & Andover

We are seeking a skilled Timber Machinist / Sawyer to join our manufacturing team. This role involves operating and maintaining woodworking machinery to produce high-quality timber products. We are seeking someone to operate woodworking machines in our Sawmill department at our site in South Petherton, Somerset. We operate 7 powered rip saws, 1 beam saw, 2 bandsaws, 3 moulders and other machines. Working within a team of around 20 you will convert and plane timber according to customer orders, ensuring finished products are of prescribed quality and produced on time. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about woodworking, fabrication, and precision machining to develop their skills within a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

Select timber boards
Fulfil sawing and/or machining of works orders accurately, efficiently and safely
Work to maximize yield from each piece of timber
Clearly and correctly tally sawn/machined timber onto production paperwork / system
Stack, band and label each completed order safely and presentably
Ensure work area is kept clean and tidy
Other Sawmill / Production tasks as and when required
Key Performance Indicators (KPI/s)

Linear meters produced per hour / day
Wastage %
Tidiness rating of work area
Skills and Experience Required:

Good standard of basic education – especially maths (average or above)
Fluent English language spoken
Good team player
Lateral thinker
Quick learner
Physically strong – not afraid of lifting heavy wood all day!
Focused yet flexible approach
Respect for authority
Disciplined, tidy methods
Self-motivated
Excellent product knowledge (useful, we can provide training)
Practical and logical; the ability to solve problems quickly and accurately
Time-management skills – to meet production deadlines
Keen attention to detail – to pick up on special order requirements and analyzing products for quality and accuracy
Ability to perform well in a time-pressured environment
Good coordination and communication skills
Experience in working in a timber sawmill, operating machinery, machining timber with a certificate, diploma or degree qualification (preferred)
Forklift license (preferred)
Do you have what it takes to join our team? If you have the suitable skills and experience for this position, we look forward to receiving your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.85-£14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.00 per week.