Job Advert
Log Yard Operator, Wheeled Loader and Bucket Driver
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Based Fort William, PH33 7AP
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Rotating Shifts, 6am-3pm/3pm-1am (42.5hours p/w)
Based at our Fort William sawmill, you will be specifically driving a Wheeled Loader with Bucket, you will be working within a team and individually.
Specifically, some responsibilities of a Log Yard Operator include:
- Operating a wheeled loader with a Bucket.
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Loading Wood chip, bark and sawdust.
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Movement of logs using 360 material handler and wheeled loader.
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Unloading of log wagons.
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Operation of weighbridge: booking in/out sawn goods, logs and coproducts as well as controlling incoming site traffic movements.
About you:
We are looking for a motivated individual who is production focussed and has the ability to meet deadlines. In addition, you’ll have;
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Experience using heavy mobile plant would be preferred but is not essential as full training can be provided.
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Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Be flexible and work well as part of a small team.
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A high level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Appreciation of quality and Health & Safety.
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Full Drivers Licence.
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 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.
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 industry’s leading employers. As well as the competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as:
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31 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
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Company sick pay.
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Cycle to Work Scheme.
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Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support.
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Company provided Life Assurance policy.
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Funded learning and career development opportunities.
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Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
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Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more!
Interested? Click APPLY to send us your CV and complete our online application form.
Closing Date for Applications: 30th June 2026
We 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 number of applications.
