Who are we?
A & J Scott Ltd is a family owned, leading independent home-grown sawmill based at Wooperton, between Alnwick and Wooler. We are investing in industry-leading facilities and equipment, including the construction of a state of the art new mill, to support our continued growth and development. As a rural company, we take sustainability seriously and we are passionate about the beautiful environment around us. We continue to invest in measures that protect our environment while supporting the sustainable growth of the rural economy.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a hard working and reliable production operatives to join our Mill 9 backshift team.
The team work 4 days per week, Monday – Thursday: 2pm – 1am and benefit from a 3 day weekend.
Mill 9 is our large log bandsaw mill, processing some of the biggest timber sections produced on site. This is a physically demanding role suited to someone who enjoys hands-on work and being part of a close-knit production team.
The role
Successful candidates will initially work within the mill, stacking timber packs by hand and supporting the production process.
Typical duties will include:
- Manually stacking sawn timber into packs
- Handling a wide range of timber sizes and lengths
- Fitting bearers and preparing packs for strapping
- Maintaining production flow on the mill
- Keeping work areas clean, safe and organised
- Working safely as part of a team in a busy manufacturing environment.
The mill operates two production lines:
Line 1 produces core material, often larger and heavier section products which are manually stacked into packs
Line 2 produces side boards and falling boards of various sizes which must be sorted, carried and stacked onto the correct packs throughout the shift.
This is an active role involving regular manual handling throughout the shift and applicants should be comfortable working in a physically demanding environment.
What we’re looking for
- Good attendance and timekeeping
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Ability to work safely in a busy industrial environment
- Positive attitude and team focused approach
- Previous manufacturing or sawmill experience is beneficial but not essential.
Development opportunities
We are committed to developing our people. Once established in the role, employees may have opportunities to train on additional equipment including cross-cut saws, edging equipment and other production machinery. Further progression opportunities may be available for individuals who demonstrate the aptitude and commitment to develop their skills.
What we offer you
- Competitive rates of pay
- Full training provided
- Stable long-term employment
- Opportunities to develop new skills within the business
- Be part of one of the UK’s leading sawmilling operations
If you enjoy practical work, are not afraid of hard graft and want to build a career in manufacturing, we’d like to hear from you
