Job Description

Engineering Team Leader

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BSW Timber, Newbridge on Wye

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Full-time / Permanent

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Team Leader to join our busy maintenance team at BSW Timber in Newbridge on Wye, Powys. Reporting to our Engineering Manager, your role as a Team Leader will include taking a hands-on approach in leading a skilled team of Mechanical & Electrical Engineers to deliver high-quality maintenance throughout the mill.


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Some responsibilities of a Maintenance Team Leader include:

Manage breakdowns and PPMs, highlighting any issues. Take an active role in contractor management and small projects to improve site performance. Play a key role in the continuous development of team members and apprentices in line with training plans and identify skill gaps. Uphold rigorous Health & Safety standards and ensure teams are working safely, in a clean and hazard free environment, and enforcing the correct use of PPE.
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About you:

We're seeking a motivated forward thinker who can be proactive in identifying areas of improvement and challenge current practices to improve up time. In addition, you will have:


A proven track record in motivating teams and people management skills. A firm commitment to continuous improvement. High influencing and interpersonal skills. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
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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.


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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. Company sick pay. Funded learning and career development opportunities. Company provided Life Assurance policy.

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

Closing date for applications:

30th June 2025

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