Sawmill Operative

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Join a hands-on production team with varied responsibilities in timber processing while receiving comprehensive training and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Wood Machinist / Tree Worker Groundsman / Production Operative

Location: Heydon, Royston
Salary: £28,000 – £33,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (½ hour lunch)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Company

Join a well-established and respected English Oak timber specialist supplying high-quality materials across the UK. With decades of experience in the trade, this company takes pride in craftsmanship, sustainable sourcing, and traditional methods—offering genuine opportunities for long-term career growth and skills development.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual to become part of our experienced production team. This is a hands-on role with varied responsibilities across timber processing, yard operations, and workshop activities. Full training will be provided for the right candidate who is eager to learn and develop within the industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Selecting, inspecting, and grading timber to meet specifications
  • Operating and assisting with sawmill and wood machining equipment (training provided)
  • Supporting general yard and workshop operations
  • Loading, stacking, and handling timber in an outdoor environment
  • Maintaining clean, organised, and safe work areas
  • Working collaboratively as part of a skilled, friendly team

Essential Requirements

  • Enthusiastic team player who enjoys practical, outdoor work
  • Willingness to learn long-term timber production processes
  • Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
  • Basic numeracy and attention to detail
  • Tidy, safety-conscious approach to work
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable (Not Essential)

  • Previous experience in wood machining, forestry, sawmills, grounds work, tree surgery, or carpentry
  • Forklift licence or experience operating workshop machinery

What We Offer

  • Long-term, stable employment with real progression opportunities
  • Comprehensive training and mentoring from an experienced team
  • Competitive salary based on skills and experience
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in English Oak production

Universal Business Team (“UBT”) is a global enterprise spanning 19 countries across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Central America and Australasia. UBT, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is a diversified business consultancy that supports clients with business-advisory and group-buying services with the objective to help businesses develop a competitive edge. UBT was launched in 2009 in response to the Global Financial Crisis to support client organisations that were either in distress or looking to improve their competitiveness and financial performance. Currently, UBT turns over $500M (AUD) and has aspirations for significant growth over the next three to five years. A recent decision was made to bring four separate global regions together under the one global brand and leadership team. UBT’s business advisory services comprise corporate training, consulting, recruitment, accounting, and group buying services. UBT facilitates leadership and business excellence for our client’s in their respective industries. Through the group buying function, UBT nurtures mutually-beneficial relationships between member businesses and world-leading providers of business goods and services. The outcome to which we strive is a “win-win” for small-to-medium enterprises and big business alike. UBT provides services and products to approximately 3,000 independent, family-owned businesses globally with combined annual revenues exceeding $12B (AUD). The majority are small to medium sized enterprises with typical annual revenue ranges between $5m-$20m. However, there are also some larger businesses with annual revenues in the range of $100m-$250m. The unifying feature of all UBT’s clients is that the owners are parishioners of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC). UBT (which is owned by the PBCC) supports clients by providing products, services and support designed to increase their profitability and growth. The after-tax profits generated by UBT are reinvested into community initiatives, predominantly through schools (established to educate the children of Brethren families) and charities, such as the Rapid Relief Team (“RRT”) and the Red Cross. UBT Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We will apply a rigorous, objective selection process using non-discriminatory criteria, as far as possible on behalf of all the businesses we recruit for.To view our policy in full please contact [email protected]

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