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Machine Operator / Manual Labourer

Machine operator / manual labourer required for a well-established family run business, situated north of Norwich. We are a fencing and pallet timber processing company and have been operating for over 40 years. This position is ideal for someone looking to start and progress in the timber industry and who can retain a good level of product knowledge, whilst working in a safe and efficient manner.

The successful candidates will be operating specialist saw milling machinery and will be manual handling timber, contributing towards the creation of quality timber products, on time and to specification.

No previous experience is necessary as full on the job training will be provided.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Starting Rate of Pay: £12.50 per hour (includes a £0.50p per hour attendance bonus).

Hours: 44.5 per week: Monday – Thursday 07.00 – 17.00, Friday 07.00 – 13.30 – plus overtime available

Holiday: 28 days per year (including Bank Holidays, 10 days annual Christmas shutdown and 5 days summer shutdown)

Some responsibilities of a machine operator include:

Manual handling of timber
Operating saw milling machinery
Working towards production targets
Upholding the appropriate health and safety practices at all times

Candidate must be/have:

Fit and active
Honest, reliable, trustworthy and have good work ethics
Conscientious
Self-driven
Willing to learn new skills
Good communication skills
Able to work in a team and alone

Job benefits:

Competitive weekly pay
Employee discount
Company auto enrolment pension scheme
On-site parking
Training and Development – Accredited Health and Safety training where applicable
Progression opportunities

Candidate must have own transport, as punctuality and attendance are very important.

Position to start Monday 06 January but successful candidates may start sooner if desired.

There will be a two part interview process for the role (telephone and site interviews).

Please note, if we have not responded to your application within 4 weeks of applying for this job role, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Saw Blade Technician trainee

Job type: Full time position

Must have previous engineering experience and a keen interest in mechanical engineering

Working Hours: Mon – Fri 7-5, 47.5 hrs per week

Overtime when required

Pay: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum depending on experience

Holidays: 28 days per annum including bank holidays. 10 days fixed over Christmas.

Job description:

We are a fencing and pallet timber manufacturing company and due to recent investment and expansion we are looking to recruit a Sawblade trainee technician to help with our existing team to service the tooling on our extensive on site plant and machinery. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.

The duties will include:

Sharpening/ Servicing Circular saws, Bandsaws, knives and cutters
Operating CNC blade sharpening and servicing equipment in our Saw Servicing department.
Changing sawblades, cutters etc.

You will be working alongside our existing experienced Sawblade Technicians, all training will be given.

Candidate must be:

Reliable
Self motivated
Keen to learn
Ability to prioritise work load
Thorough and precise
Excellent attention to detail
Health and Safety awareness
Own transportation

Benefits:

Employee discount
On-site parking

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

Please fill in an application form – click link: Job-Application-form or collect a form at Reception.

Hand in your completed form or email to jamie@thomsonsawmills.co.uk

Please note, if we have not responded to your application within 4 weeks of applying for this job role, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Mechanical Plant Technician 44.5 hours per week

Mechanical Plant Technician required for a well-established family run business, situated north of Norwich. We are a fencing and pallet timber processing company and have been established for over 40 years and are looking for a competent technician/engineer to work within our business. The potential candidate must have previous experience and a keen interest in mechanical engineering. The position is full time.

We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Plant Technician to grow our existing team to maintain our extensive plant and machinery.

Hours: Monday – Friday 44.5hrs

Pay: £35,000 – £42,000 per annum depending on hours and experience.

Holidays: 28 days per annum including bank holidays, Christmas fixed.

Candidate needs to be able to work confidently and independently to a high standard.

Daily tasks will involve: – Pneumatics – fault diagnostics and repairs, hydraulics – fault diagnostics and repairs, welding, heavy plant repairs, servicing, changing bearings, changing sawblades and cutters, diagnostics and repairs on modern PLC controlled machinery. Understanding of Electrical control systems would be a benefit.

Duties to include general machine repairs and working to a maintenance schedule.

Due to the nature of the business, candidate must demonstrate safe working practices and awareness of certain health and safety regulations and protocols. The duties will cover a wide range of machinery and tasks both indoors and outdoors.

You will be working alongside our existing experienced sawmill engineers, all training will be given. The role will entail the individual to prioritise workload and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.

We are looking for a reliable candidate who is self-motivated to join our team.

Job benefits:

Competitive weekly pay
Employee discount
Company auto enrolment pension scheme
On-site parking
Training and Development – Accredited Health and Safety training where applicable
Progression opportunities

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
On-site parking
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekend availability

Please fill in an application form – click link: Job-Application-form or collect a form at Reception.

Hand in your completed form or email to jamie@thomsonsawmills.co.uk

Please note, if we have not responded to your application within 4 weeks of applying for this job role, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Trainee Mechanical Technician

Must have previous experience and a keen interest in mechanical engineering

Job type: Full time, permanent

Working Hours: Mon – Fri 8-6, 47.5 hrs per week

Overtime when required

Pay: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum depending on experience

Holidays: 28 days per annum including bank holidays. 10 days fixed

Job description:

We are a fencing and pallet timber company and due to recent investment and expansion we are looking to recruit a mechanical trainee fitter to help with our existing team to maintain our on site plant and machinery. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate

The duties will cover a wide range of machinery and tasks both indoors and outdoors

General machine repairs and also working to a maintenance schedule. Greasing/oiling etc

Changing sawblades, cutters etc

You will be working alongside our existing experienced sawmill engineers, all training will be given

Must have an understanding of the following –

Pneumatics – fault diagnostics and repairs
Hydraulics – fault diagnostics and repairs
Welding
Heavy plant repairs
Servicing
Changing bearings
Safe working practices
Enjoy working in a predominantly outdoor environment

Candidate must be –

Reliable
Self motivated
Ability to prioritise work load
Thorough and precise
Excellent attention to detail
Own transportation

Benefits:

Employee discount
On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Please fill in an application form – click link: Job-Application-form or collect a form at Reception.

Hand in your completed form or email to jamie@thomsonsawmills.co.uk

Please note, if we have not responded to your application within 4 weeks of applying for this job role, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.