Location
Yeovil, Somerset, England
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
31/07/2026
Closing date
28/08/2026
Sawmill Machine Operative | Yeovil | Up to £14.50 per hour
If you take pride in a job done right and want to build real, hands-on skill on the machines, this Sawmill Machine Operative role offers exactly that. Join an established timber processing operation where accuracy and craftsmanship are valued every single day.
As a Sawmill Machine Operative, you will benefit from:
Free on-site parking
Canteen and washroom facilities
Holiday bonus scheme that rewards length of service
Genuine development opportunities within the role and department
Full training provided on all machinery
Consistent Monday to Friday daytime hours, no weekend work
As a Sawmill Machine Operative, your responsibilities will include:
Selecting timber boards for sawing and machining
Operating rip saws, bandsaws, beam saw and moulders to fulfil works orders
Maximising yield from every piece of timber processed
Accurately tallying sawn and machined timber onto production paperwork
Stacking, banding and labelling completed orders safely and presentably
Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe work area
As a Sawmill Machine Operative, your experience will include:
Previous experience operating machinery in a timber or sawmill environment
A relevant certificate, diploma or degree in timber machining (preferred, not essential)
Strong basic maths and a good standard of general education
Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling of heavy timber
Forklift licence (preferred but not essential)
A methodical, disciplined and safety focused approach to work
If you want a role where good work is noticed and skill is built over time, this is a strong fit. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ben Glover at Rubicon for more information.