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Production Operative

BSW Group


Job Location:

East Lothian - UK

Hourly Salary: GBP 12 - 14
Posted: 2 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Production Operators

BSW Petersmuir EH41 4JR

40 hours/week (Monday- Thursday 7am 5pm Friday 7am-12pm)

12.76-14.25 depending on shifts & Experience

Full-time / Permanent

Due to continued growth we have an opportunity to join our existing team as a Production Operator.

Working in our Petersmuir Sawmill you will be contributing towards the creation of quality timber products on time and to specification.

Specifically some responsibilities of a Production Operator may include:

  • Manual handling of timber.
  • Operating state of the art sawmilling machinery.
  • Operation of Mobile Plant Vehicles.
  • Working towards set production targets.
  • Upholding the appropriate Health & Safety practices.


About you:

No experience is necessary as full training will be provided however you will need to be motivated hardworking and quality focused. A degree of flexibility will be required to ensure operations are maximised maintained and quality targets are met with minimum 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.
  • Ideally successful candidates will hold a Full Drivers Licence however this is not essential.


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 countrys 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.

Benefits:

In return you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industrys leading employers. As well as the competitive salary this position includes other benefits such as:

  • Guaranteed above National Minimum Wage.
  • Structured pay scale to encourage and reward training and progression.
  • 30 days paid holiday
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Benefits Hub including exclusive deals on travel shopping entertainment and eating out.
  • Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support.
  • Company provided Life Assurance policy.
  • Funded learning and career development opportunities.
  • Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.


Closing date for applications: 30th September2026

The Companys Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the published closing date should we receive a sufficient amount of applications.

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