Mechanical Engineer
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Market Rate |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Powys, LD2 3RU |
| Company: | Scott Timber Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1723 |
Summary
Job Advert
Mechanical Engineer
* Based Newbridge-on-Wye, LD2 3RU
* £Competitive + Excellent Benefits
* Rotating Shifts
* Permanent
Working on a shift basis, you’ll be a key member of our busy maintenance team, directly responsible for providing a prompt and
responsive breakdown fault diagnosis and repair service & undertaking routine mechanical maintenance, across a range of plant and
machinery.
Specifically, some responsibilities of a Mechanical engineer include:
* Installation of machine parts such as valves, pumps, and motors.
* Carrying out planned maintenance checks, finding and fixing any faults.
* Responding to emergency breakdowns on our production lines.
About you:
Alongside your solid background in mechanical engineering, preferably gained within a manufacturing environment, you are confident
in working alone or alongside a team. You’ll be technically minded and hold your work to a high level. In addition, you’ll have:
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Good understanding of computer-based systems and software.
* A high level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Problem solving skills.
* The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines in a busy environment.
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:
* 30 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
* Company sick pay.
* 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.
* Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and
more!
Closing date for applications: 28th February 2026
The Company’s Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on www.bsw.co.uk/careers/terms [http://www.bsw.co.uk/careers/terms]
Mechanical Engineer
* Based Newbridge-on-Wye, LD2 3RU
* £Competitive + Excellent Benefits
* Rotating Shifts
* Permanent
Working on a shift basis, you’ll be a key member of our busy maintenance team, directly responsible for providing a prompt and
responsive breakdown fault diagnosis and repair service & undertaking routine mechanical maintenance, across a range of plant and
machinery.
Specifically, some responsibilities of a Mechanical engineer include:
* Installation of machine parts such as valves, pumps, and motors.
* Carrying out planned maintenance checks, finding and fixing any faults.
* Responding to emergency breakdowns on our production lines.
About you:
Alongside your solid background in mechanical engineering, preferably gained within a manufacturing environment, you are confident
in working alone or alongside a team. You’ll be technically minded and hold your work to a high level. In addition, you’ll have:
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Good understanding of computer-based systems and software.
* A high level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Problem solving skills.
* The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines in a busy environment.
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:
* 30 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
* Company sick pay.
* 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.
* Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and
more!
Closing date for applications: 28th February 2026
The Company’s Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on www.bsw.co.uk/careers/terms [http://www.bsw.co.uk/careers/terms]