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Job Title: General Operative
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 06:00 – 14:00 & 14:00 – 22:00 (2-week rotating shift)
Salary: £13.13 per hour

WHY JOIN US?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a skilled and supportive team in a company that values its people. You’ll benefit from ongoing training, a clear pay progression scheme, enhanced overtime rates and a safe, inclusive working environment.
We’re looking for individuals who are ready to roll up their sleeves and contribute to a team that helps keep the UK moving.

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a hardworking and reliable General Operative to join our fast-paced Manufacturing team at our Upwood site.
In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for manufacturing and repairing pallets and wood products using a variety of tools and equipment. You’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality work that meets customer specifications, while working efficiently to meet production targets.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, values teamwork, and thrives in a busy environment where safety and quality come first.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manufacture and repair pallets/wood products to meet production and quality standards
• Set up workbenches or machines efficiently, ensuring materials and information are in place
• Follow work orders and design specifications accurately
• Identify and report equipment issues promptly to supervisors
• Carry out additional duties including painting, stenciling, and labelling of pallets
• Load and offload timber from machinery
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness and organisation in work areas
• Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE at all times
• Support colleagues and supervisors by contributing to team goals