Maintenance Technician - Saw Repair
| Posting date: | 24 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Market Rate |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | Fort William, PH33 7NJ |
| Company: | Scott Timber Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1812 |
Summary
Job Advert
Maintenance Technician – Saw Repair
BSW Sawmills, Fort William
24/7 Shift Pattern (6am-6pm, 6pm-6am)
Working within our Engineering department, under the leadership of the Saw Shop Supervisor and Maintenance Manager you will be
responsible for the service and maintenance of the sawmill cutting edges, to specification, quality and schedule.
Specifically, some responsibilities of a Maintenance Technician – Saw Repair include:
* Repairing a wide range of sawmill saws including handsaws, band saws and circular saws.
* Replacing saw blades.
* Sharpening, Levelling and tensioning saw blades.
* Follow scheduled tool change and maintenance schedules.
* Work alongside engineering & operation teams to resolve cutting issues related to tooling.
Full Training to carry out all duties to the required standard will be provided to the successful candidate.
About you:
Already an experienced within the Timber industry or a relevant tool room, you are technically minded and enjoy practical hands-on
work. In addition, you’ll have.
* A working knowledge of machinery and mechanics.
* Technical proficiency. You will have skills in grinding, tensioning and repairing blades.
* Good computer skills.
* High level of attention to detail, to ensure accurate inspection and measurement of saw blades to ensure maintenance and
repairs meet exact specifications
* Problem solving skills. You will have the ability to diagnose faults, identify sources of wear or malfunction and design or
implement effective repairs.
* The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy environment.
* Safety conscious.
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:
* 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!
* Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Funded learning and career development opportunities.
* Company provided Life Assurance policy.
Closing date for applications: 30th April 2026
The Company’s Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on www.bsw.co.uk/careers/terms
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.
Maintenance Technician – Saw Repair
BSW Sawmills, Fort William
24/7 Shift Pattern (6am-6pm, 6pm-6am)
Working within our Engineering department, under the leadership of the Saw Shop Supervisor and Maintenance Manager you will be
responsible for the service and maintenance of the sawmill cutting edges, to specification, quality and schedule.
Specifically, some responsibilities of a Maintenance Technician – Saw Repair include:
* Repairing a wide range of sawmill saws including handsaws, band saws and circular saws.
* Replacing saw blades.
* Sharpening, Levelling and tensioning saw blades.
* Follow scheduled tool change and maintenance schedules.
* Work alongside engineering & operation teams to resolve cutting issues related to tooling.
Full Training to carry out all duties to the required standard will be provided to the successful candidate.
About you:
Already an experienced within the Timber industry or a relevant tool room, you are technically minded and enjoy practical hands-on
work. In addition, you’ll have.
* A working knowledge of machinery and mechanics.
* Technical proficiency. You will have skills in grinding, tensioning and repairing blades.
* Good computer skills.
* High level of attention to detail, to ensure accurate inspection and measurement of saw blades to ensure maintenance and
repairs meet exact specifications
* Problem solving skills. You will have the ability to diagnose faults, identify sources of wear or malfunction and design or
implement effective repairs.
* The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy environment.
* Safety conscious.
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:
* 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!
* Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Funded learning and career development opportunities.
* Company provided Life Assurance policy.
Closing date for applications: 30th April 2026
The Company’s Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on www.bsw.co.uk/careers/terms
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.