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Sideloader Operator

Job details
Posting date: 13 February 2026
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Market Rate
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 March 2026
Location: Carlisle, CA6 4BA
Company: Scott Timber Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 1752

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Sideloader 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.

Specifically, some responsibilities of a Sideloader Operator may include:

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




About you:

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

In addition, you’ll have;

* 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 within a manufacturing, or similar production environment, would be advantageous.
* Full driving license.




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:

* 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 our online application form.

Closing Date for Applications: 28th February 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.



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