Yard Operative

Sawmill Operative / Yard Operative – South Cerney

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Sawmill Operative / Yard Operative – South Cerney to join our well-established client based in South Cerney.

This is a fantastic hands-on opportunity offering ongoing work, a temp-to-perm opportunity and an increased rate of pay once permanent. This role would suit candidates with previous experience as a Labourer, Production Operative, Warehouse Operative, Site Worker or Yard Operative, although full training will be provided.

£12.74 Per Hour | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity | Increased Pay Once Permanent | Full Training Provided

Shifts

 • Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 6:00pm
 • Friday: 7:00am – 4:00pm

Rates of Pay

 • £12.74 per hour

Benefits

As a Sawmill Operative / Yard Operative, you will receive:

 • Ongoing work
 • Temp-to-perm opportunity
 • Increased rate of pay once permanent
 • Weekly pay
 • Full training provided
 • Ongoing support and development

Day-to-Day Duties

Your duties as a Sawmill Operative / Yard Operative will include:

 • Assisting with the processing of timber through the sawmill
 • Loading and unloading timber and materials
 • Feeding timber into machinery safely and efficiently once trained
 • Learning to operate a range of sawmill machinery
 • Stacking and preparing finished timber for storage or dispatch
 • Checking timber for quality and ensuring products meet the required standards
 • Keeping the yard and work areas clean, tidy and organised
 • Following all site health and safety procedures
 • Working as part of a team to meet daily production requirements
 • Working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

Essential Skills

As a Sawmill Operative / Yard Operative, you will need:

 • A good work ethic and positive attitude
 • Willingness to learn new skills
 • Good communication skills
 • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
 • Physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual work
 • Prepared to work in a busy industrial environment
 • Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

Desirable Experience

 • Previous experience as a Labourer, Production Operative, Warehouse Operative, Site Worker or Yard Operative would be advantageous but is not essential

Training Provided

 • Full industry-related training provided
 • Training on the safe use and operation of sawmill machinery
 • Ongoing support and development throughout your assignment

Apply

If you enjoy hands-on manual work and are looking for a long-term opportunity where you can learn new skills and develop within the timber industry, apply today by clicking the link below or contact our recruitment team to find out more.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.