Sawmill Operative

**Are you a customer focused, enthusiastic individual who enjoys working in a busy trade environment?**

We have an opportunity for an experienced **Sawmill Operative **to join our team in **Huddersfield **on a **full time, permanent **basis.

**Myers Building & Timber Supplies** has 16 branches throughout Yorkshire and is part of the family-owned Myers Group. We are looking to recruit a motivated individual with a positive attitude to join our committed and experienced team supplying a whole range of building materials including kitchens and bathrooms. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful family business with strong links to the local community.

**The successful Sawmill Operative will receive a competitive rate of pay plus fantastic benefits including;**
- Excellent Holiday Allowance (including day off on your birthday) which increases with length of Service up to 28 days, plus Bank Holidays.
- Buy/Sell Holiday Allowance.
- Pension Scheme.
- Training & Development Programs to help meet your career ambitions.
- Staff Discounts at All Our Builders Merchants.
- Access to Our Employee Assistance Program 24/7.
- Free Physio Treatment as/when required.
- Full uniform and PPE provided.
- On Site Parking.
- We close over Christmas & New Year, so our employees get a nice long break over the festive period.

**Applications for this Sawmill Operative role are invited from individuals who**:

- Are enthusiastic with a positive attitude.
- Enjoy working with customers in a busy trade environment.
- Have a desire to progress further with their careers.
- Are adaptable with a desire to learn and develop with the business.
- Have knowledge of building products or timber sales or related trades.
- Are customer focused.
- Enjoy working as part of a team.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- The safe operation and machine setting of woodworking machinery.
- Review drawings, instructions or samples to ensure accurate production.
- Accurate cutting to specifications, instructions and drawings.
- Ensuring quality standards are achieved and maintained.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and diagrams.
- Maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
- Take direction from the lead machinist on all matters relating to machining activities and keep them informed of any matters that may impact operations.
- Contribute to a proactive culture of H&S, ensuring everyone in the team complies with the Company HSE policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate good housekeeping practices, ensure the safe cleaning of machinery, reporting any hazards or defects.
- Any other reasonable duties which may be required by the Company from time to time, as instructed by or under the direction of your line manager.

**Skills and Attributes**
- Must have excellent coordination and mechanical skills.
- Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be PC literate.
- Must possess excellent organisational skills and good time management.
- Must be self-motivated and capable to work effectively as a team.
- A professional attitude, demeanour and experience in customer service.
- Have a suitable health and fitness level to conduct work appropriately.

If you feel you have all the skills and knowledge required to join our team as a **Sawmill Operative,** please click **‘Apply’** today.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person