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Are you based in the Glasgow area?

Do you have timber milling experience?

Do you have a passion for working with people?

Jewson, a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is on the hunt for a Timber Mill Operative to join the team in our Glasgow Timber branch in Maxwell Road, Glasgow, who is as passionate about great service as we are.

We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday.

Hours: 39 hours per week - Mon-Thurs 8am-4:30pm, Fri 8am-3:30pm

Location: Jewson, 129 Maxwell Rd, Glasgow G41 1SN

What you'll be doing:

Our Timber Mill Operatives are very important to the smooth running of the business. Their role is important to help ensure products are where they need to be on time.

Get to know our product lines so you can offer advice and help to customers, making the most of all customer interactions in line with our Jewson Values

Carry out timber milling to customer specifications - able to understand measurements and customer requirements

Understanding of Health & Safety requirements in an Operational environment

Awareness and understanding of health and safety standards applicable to machinery or mechanical handling equipment to be used

Awareness and understanding of health and safety standards applicable to working in a timber processing plant and timber storage and distribution site

Ability to carry out routine inspections

Ability to understand, complete and maintain all documentation associated and required by the role

Ability to work as a team player within the timber processing plant and overall site operation

What you'll need to have:

Previous experience in a similar timber mill environment preferred however training will be provided

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work accordingly

Confident working both indoors and outdoors

A health and safety focus

Comfortable in a role involving extensive manual handling of bulky items

What's in it for you:

Discretionary bonus

A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more.

Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support

Generous employee discounts

Access to discounts with hundreds of your favourite high street and online retailers

Retirement savings plan

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child

Why STARK?

At Jewson, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

What's next…

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Stark Building Materials UK is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis