Production Operator

Production Operator – BSW Timber

BSW Dalbeattie, DG5 4PL
– Rotating Shift Pattern – Full‑time / Permanent

• Manual handling of timber.
• Operating state‑of‑the‑art saw milling machinery.
• Operation of mobile plant vehicles.
• Working toward set production targets.
• Upholding appropriate Health & Safety practices.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Appreciation of quality and Health & Safety.
• Willingness to undertake all relevant training required to fulfil the role.
• Experience with in a manufacturing or similar production environment is advantageous, but not essential.
• Ideally, successful candidates will hold a full driver’s licence, though this is not essential.

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 saw milling 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.

• 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.

Interested? Click APPLY to send us your CV and complete our online application form.

Closing date for applications: 31st January 2026

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