Engineering Technician
| Posting date: | 14 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Market Rate |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 September 2025 |
| Location: | Harleston, IP20 9LB |
| Company: | Scott Timber Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1465 |
Summary
Job Advert
Job Title: Engineering Technician
Reporting to: Site Manager
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 06:00 – 14:00 & 14:00 – 22:00, Rotating weekly
Salary: Market Rate
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Engineering Technician to join our Engineering Team at our Manufacturing site in
Needham, Norfolk.
As an Engineering Technician you are primarily responsible for delivering preventative, corrective, and reactive support to the
operations team across all aspects of the site assets and infrastructure and to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the
manufacturing equipment.
Key Responsibilities
* Complete the designated preventative maintenance tasks
* React and repair unforeseen breakdowns
* Identify potential failures, plan and execute corrective maintenance tasks
* Identify potential engineering / operational solutions to reoccurring failures
* Implement and complete resolutions
What We’re Looking For
* High levels of Health and Safety awareness
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, mechanical power systems and the ability to interpret and amend technical,
mechanical and electrical drawings
* Presenting a problem-solving can-do attitude
* A minimum of an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an engineering related subject, ideally Mechatronics
* Experience in a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a small and busy team where your contributions make a real impact.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Who we are
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.
BSW operates as a collection of experts – an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the
business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.
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.
What you will receive in return:
* Competitive Salary
* 33 days holiday pro-rata
* Pension Scheme/ Salary Sacrifice
* Employee discount hub
* Refer-a-friend
* Cycle to work scheme
Job Title: Engineering Technician
Reporting to: Site Manager
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 06:00 – 14:00 & 14:00 – 22:00, Rotating weekly
Salary: Market Rate
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Engineering Technician to join our Engineering Team at our Manufacturing site in
Needham, Norfolk.
As an Engineering Technician you are primarily responsible for delivering preventative, corrective, and reactive support to the
operations team across all aspects of the site assets and infrastructure and to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the
manufacturing equipment.
Key Responsibilities
* Complete the designated preventative maintenance tasks
* React and repair unforeseen breakdowns
* Identify potential failures, plan and execute corrective maintenance tasks
* Identify potential engineering / operational solutions to reoccurring failures
* Implement and complete resolutions
What We’re Looking For
* High levels of Health and Safety awareness
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, mechanical power systems and the ability to interpret and amend technical,
mechanical and electrical drawings
* Presenting a problem-solving can-do attitude
* A minimum of an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an engineering related subject, ideally Mechatronics
* Experience in a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a small and busy team where your contributions make a real impact.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Who we are
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.
BSW operates as a collection of experts – an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the
business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.
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.
What you will receive in return:
* Competitive Salary
* 33 days holiday pro-rata
* Pension Scheme/ Salary Sacrifice
* Employee discount hub
* Refer-a-friend
* Cycle to work scheme