Mobile Plant​/FLT Operator

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Mobile Plant / FLT Operator

• Cargo, Carlisle, CA6 4BA
• Rotating Shift Pattern (40 hrs per week, Days)
• Full-time / permanent

We are currently recruiting for Mobile Plant Operators to join our team within our Sawn Timber Yard at our Carlisle mill. As a Mobile Plant Operator, you will be responsible for a variety of duties across the yard, working both within a team and individually.

• Movement of sawn timber from sawmill to stock locations around the site.
• Operation of a Side Loader FLT & other mobile plant vehicles.
• Scanning timber packs to determine stock and log positions.

We are looking for motivated and hardworking individuals who are focused and have the ability to meet deadlines.

• 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 operating mobile plant would be preferred but is not essential as full training is provided.
• Experience with in a manufacturing, or similar production environment, would be advantageous.
• Full driving license.

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:

• 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.

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

Closing Date for Applications: 31st March 2026

We encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the published closing date should we receive a sufficient amount of applications.