Wood Machinist

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago


Glenrothes, United Kingdom JAMES DONALDSON & SONS LTD Full time

Wood Machinist, Leven

Competitive salary.

Discretionary bonus scheme.

30 days’ holiday with additional days linked to service.

James Donaldson Timber (JDT) , Donaldson Group, established in 1860, is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 17 businesses, ranging from B2B, retail, ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision, driven by the desire to always do good. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,600+ colleagues across the UK.

This Role

Working in a fast-paced Manufacturing environment your typical duties will include cutting the timber to desired lengths, sawing timber to the required sizes, produce moldings to details customer drawings, provide support and advice to mill operatives and always apply good housekeeping and Health & Safety practices.

It is essential that the individual holds a City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Wood Machinery.

Our Perfect Candidate

Our perfect candidate will have the following attributes:

Experience working with wood machine equipment. Exceptional timekeeping and attendance record. Excellent communication skills. Ability to follow procedures and work under pressure. An eye for detail and be able to work well as part of a team. Patience to carry out repetitive tasks. A willingness to learn and develop.

As a 6th generation family-owned business, Donaldson Group is committed to providing colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Benefits include but are not limited to 30 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays, Length of service awards, Company sick pay, Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line).

If this sounds like the perfect job for you then do not hesitate to apply by sending your full C.V. to: Recruitment@donaldson-timber.co.uk