Saw Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
SAWYER / MACHINE OPERATIVE
Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Sawyer / Machine operative to join their friendly team in South Petherton, Somerset. The Sawyer / Machine Operative is 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.
- Focussed yet flexible approach – solution finder
- Keen attention to detail – to pick up on special order requirements and analysing products for quality and accuracy
- Ability to perform well in a time-pressured environment
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Salary: £10.89-£12.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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