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Job Description & Requirements

Machine Operator

Machine Operators are required for a well-established family run business, situated north of Norwich. We are a fencing and pallet timber processing company and have been established for 40 years. This position is ideal for someone looking to start and progress in the timber industry and who can retain a good level of product knowledge, whilst working at a safe and efficient manner.

The successful candidates will be operating specialist, production machines and will be manual handling timber, contributing towards the creation of quality timber products, on time and to specification.

No previous experience is necessary as full on the job training will be provided.

Some responsibilities of a machine operator include:

  • Manual handling of timber
  • Operating sawmilling machinery
  • Working towards production targets
  • Upholding the appropriate Health and Safety practices at all times

Candidate must be/have:

  • Fit and active
  • Honest, reliable, trustworthy and have good work ethics
  • Conscientious
  • Self-driven
  • Willing to learn new skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to work in a team and alone

Job benefits:

  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Employee discount
  • Company auto enrollment pension scheme
  • On-site parking
  • Training and Development – Accredited Health and Safety training where applicable
  • Progression opportunities

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Starting Rate of Pay: £10.70 per hour (includes a £0.50p per hour attendance bonus).

Hours: 47.5 per week, Monday – Friday, 7am – 5pm, plus overtime available

Holiday: 28 days per year (including Bank Holidays). Fixed Holidays: 2 weeks Summer & 2 weeks Christmas plus Bank Holidays).

Candidate must have own transport, as punctuality and attendance are very important.

Position to start immediately.

There will be a two part interview process for the role (telephone and site interviews).

Please note, if we have not responded to your application within 4 weeks of applying for this job role, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £10.70 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • English not required

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

Job Overview

Company Thomson Sawmills Ltd
Location 🇬🇧 Norwich, England
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Sector General
Compensation £11 - £11
Date Posted Oct 14, 2026
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