General Operative: Oiler/Greaser

• BSW Dalbeattie, DG5 4PL

• Back Shifts

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our workforce within our Green Mill operations at BSW Timber, Dalbeattie. As a Greaser/Lubricator you will be assisting in the preventative maintenance of the sawmill machinery in order to maintain efficient milling operations.

Specifically, some responsibilities of a Greaser in our Green Mill may include:

• All aspects of scheduled lubrication on various types of machinery throughout the production lines and across the mill.

• Lubricating moving part of heavy equipment throughout the mill.

• Changing oil in machine reservoirs; Cleaning and replacing oil filters.

• Ensuring swift clean-up of any hazards including sawdust, oil spills, etc.

• Ensuring preventative maintenance schedules are adhered to and kept up to date.

• Upholding the appropriate Health & Safety practices.

About you:

We’re seeking a motivated and hardworking individual who understands the value of the machinery they are tasked with maintaining and the importance of their role in the overall sawmilling operation. A degree of flexibility will be required to ensure operations are maximised, maintained and quality targets are met with minimum wastage. In addition, you will have:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

• An appreciation of quality and Health & Safety.

• Willingness to undertake all relevant training required to fulfil the role.

• Experience within a manufacturing, or similar production environment, would be advantageous.

• Ideally, successful candidates will hold a Full Drivers Licence, however this is not essential.

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:

• 30 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays).

• Company sick pay.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support.

• Company provided Life Assurance policy.

• Funded learning and career development opportunities.

• Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.

• 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 2025

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