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Logyard Mobile Plant and Weighbridge Operator

Logyard Mobile Plant and Weighbridge Operator

BSW Timber Ltd.Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Mobile Plant and Weighbridge Operator

  • Rotating Shift Pattern (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm, 40 hours per Week)
  • Carlisle Sawmill, Cargo CA6 4BA
  • £Attractive + Excellent Benefits
  • Full Training provided for mobile plant.

Based in Carlise and reporting to our Primary Production Manager, you’ll play an active role in site security and traffic management and will liaise with drivers and the site management team to ensure that the correct loads are received from supply contracts on time. You will also be responsible for a variety of duties across the log yard, both as a team and individually.

Specifically, some responsibilities of a Weighbridge and Log yard Operator include :

  • Operation of the weighbridge : booking in / out sawn goods, logs and coproducts as well as controlling incoming site traffic movements.
  • Collating and reporting data pertaining to the receipt and despatch of raw materials, such as logs, and finished goods, coming on and off the Cargo site.
  • Checking and confirming FSC status of raw materials being delivered to site, ensuring that sustainability standards are maintained.
  • Directing hauliers to follow the correct traffic routes around the site and liaising with teams across the site to ensure smooth traffic management.
  • Ensuring all associated paperwork is processed accurately.
  • Movement of logs using Volvo with log grab (full training provided).
  • Unloading of log wagons.

    • About you :

    We’re seeking a highly attentive and organised individual, with prior experience operating weighbridge(s), or a fast-paced administration role. In addition, you’ll have :

  • Excellent IT Skills, across Microsoft packages.
  • A high-level of communication skills, allowing you to effectively interact with drivers, suppliers, managers, and staff at all levels.
  • Imperial and metric understanding.
  • High degree of numeracy and literacy skills.
  • A committed, motivated, and enthusiastic approach.

    • 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 :

  • 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!
  • Confidential 24 / 7 support with the Well-being hub.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Funded learning and career development opportunities.
  • Company provided Life Assurance policy.
  • Company sick pay.

    • Interested? Click APPLY to send us your CV and to complete our online application form.

    Closing Date for Applications : 30th September 2025

    The Company’s Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on www.bsw.co.uk / careers / terms

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