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Side Loader Operator (Timber Industry)

🏢 Illingworth Ingham (M/cr) Ltd · 📍 Manchester, England · 🕒 Oct 14, 2026 · Ref: OP-VERIF-AC799A6D
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£25,780 - £42,109
£2,148 - £3,509 / mo
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Position Overview & Specifications

About us

Illingworth Ingham (M/cr) Ltd have been in business since 1929. We are an independent family run Timber Importer & Timber Merchant and have continued to be a successful business within the timber industry for nearly 100 years. With prospective growth plans for the future, we now have a requirement for an experienced Side Loader FLT Driver with Timber knowledge to join ur team.

What will I be doing in this role?

FLT Drivers are a vital part of the Mill & Yard team. You will contribute to us achieving the highest-level output efficiency's whilst maintaining the highest quality standards and ensuring that the working environment is kept safe at all times

You will assist the Yard/Mill with selecting timber for orders for the Yard and Mill and also loading and unloading of the LGV's.

This full time and permanent day role can provide an excellent foundation for a successful career in the Timber sector whilst supplying a competitive salary & benefits package.

What skills are we looking for?

First and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working; we would welcome you to apply if you can demonstrate the following key skills:

  • Timber Experience (Preferable)
  • Excellent time keeping skills
  • Quality control awareness
  • Able to work accurately and efficiently as part of a team
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Sideloader Forklift Truck License
  • Awareness of Health and Safety Requirements when loading, unloading and securing loads (Preferable)

Please note that product and system training can be provided where applicants may lack this knowledge. We encourage applications from all backgrounds if you can demonstrate the skills highlighted.

Hours:

You will be located at our Head Office (Trafford Park Saw Mills, Village Way, M17 1AD)

  • Monday to Thursday 07.45am – 4:30pm
  • Friday 07.45am – 4pm

Staff Benefits

A Bonus structure comprising of Attendance & Production, pension and Overtime available. Full training and a structured learning path.

  • Competitive Salary
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Bonus Scheme – Attendance Bonus, Monthly Productivity Bonus
  • 25 Year Long Service Gift

Progression within the business is always welcomed.

Please take a look at our web site www.iitimber.co.ukfor more details about Illingworth Ingham (M/cr) Ltd.

If this is the position you are looking for then please apply by sending your CV to:

Email: vacancies@iitimber.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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