Donaldson Group

Join Our Team as a Wood Machinist at James Donaldson Timber in Leven!

About Us:

James Donaldson Timber, part of the Donaldson Group, established in 1860, is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 17 businesses and brands, ranging from B2B, retail and ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,500+ colleagues across the UK.

We’re on a mission to champion diversity and inclusion within our organization. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life to join us in shaping the future of manufacturing and construction. Female candidates and those from underrepresented ethnic groups are particularly encouraged to apply, as we strive for greater inclusivity in our workforce.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a motivated and skilled Wood Machinist to join our dynamic team at James Donaldson Timber in Leven. As a Wood Machinist, you will play a crucial role in the success of this site, contributing to the production of high-quality timber products. This position is physically demanding and requires resilience and a strong work ethic. Attention to detail, precision, and a commitment to health and safety are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sawing timber to the required sizes.
• Produce mouldings to detailed customer drawings.
• Providing support and advice to mill operatives.

Skills and experience or the successful candidate:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or timber engineering environment preferred but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and tasks.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Wood Machinery.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary or include salary if agreed by manager.

• Flexible working patterns.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for career development within a reputable and growing organisation.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• A catalogue of additional benefits available to purchase such as critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme and additional holidays.

Work Hours: This full-time role entails 38.5 hours per week, providing a stable schedule with weekends free for your leisure. Work hours are Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 4pm, and Friday from 7.30am to 2.30pm. We can also consider part-time hours via job share, shorter working days or fewer days each week. Please let us know any considerations when applying to this vacancy.

Join Us: If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with a company that values your contributions and invests in your success, apply now to become our next Production Operative by sending your CV to recruitment@donaldson-timber.co.uk by Friday 15^th November 2024.

Join Our Team as a Mill Operative at James Donaldson Timber in Leven!

About Us:

James Donaldson Timber, part of the Donaldson Group, established in 1860, is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 17 businesses and brands, ranging from B2B, retail and ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,500+ colleagues across the UK.

We’re on a mission to champion diversity and inclusion within our organization. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life to join us in shaping the future of manufacturing and construction. Female candidates and those from underrepresented ethnic groups are particularly encouraged to apply, as we strive for greater inclusivity in our workforce.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a motivated and skilled Mill Operative to join our dynamic team at James Donaldson Timber in Leven. As a Mill Operative, you will play a crucial role in the success of this site, contributing to the production of high-quality timber products. This position is physically demanding and requires resilience and a strong work ethic. Attention to detail, precision, and a commitment to health and safety are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle materials and tooling for the milling process.
• Inspect finished products for quality.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills and experience or the successful candidate:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or timber engineering environment preferred but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and tasks.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Positive can-do attitude.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary or include salary if agreed by manager.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for career development within a reputable and growing organisation.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• A catalogue of additional benefits available to purchase such as critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme and additional holidays.

Work Hours: This full-time role entails 38.5 hours per week, providing a stable schedule with weekends free for your leisure. Work hours are Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 4pm, and Friday from 7.30am to 2.30pm. We can also consider part-time hours via job share, shorter working days or fewer days each week. Please let us know any considerations when applying to this vacancy.

Join Us: If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with a company that values your contributions and invests in your success, apply now to become our next Production Operative by sending your CV to recruitment@donaldson-timber.co.uk by Friday 15^th November 2024.

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Sales Designer at MGM, Glasgow.

About Us:

MGM Timber, a division of the Donaldson Group, has decades of experience in timber and building products, highly knowledgeable staff and 15 branches across Scotland, it’s the country’s top independent timber merchant. Since 2005 MGM timber has been part of the

Donaldson Group is a leading, family-owned timber industry company with a rich heritage spanning over 160 years with a range of 17 businesses and brands. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and environmental responsibility.

Diversity and Inclusion: We’re on a mission to champion diversity and inclusion within our organization. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life to join us in shaping the future of manufacturing and construction. Female candidates and those from underrepresented ethnic groups are particularly encouraged to apply, as we strive for greater inclusivity in our workforce.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a motivated and skilled Kitchen Sales Designer to join our dynamic team at MGM Timber in Glasgow. As a Kitchen Sales Designer, you will play a crucial role in the success of this site and be a first point of contact for clients in our kitchen studio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Discussing and understanding the specific requirements of our clients.
• Creating kitchen design solutions.
• Presentation of designs and proposals
• Produce accurate project specification and quotations.
• Ordering and processing of sales.
• Promoting long term customer relationships & prospecting new clients.
• Keeping abreast of industry design trends and product development.

 Skills and experience of the successful candidate:

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Enthusiastic and organised.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
• Proactive and able to use own initiative.
• A strong desire to learn and develop.
• Team player – collaborative and supportive of colleagues
• Previous experience using CAD would be advantageous.
• Previous experience working within a similar industry is preferred but not essential as all training will be provided.

The successful candidate should have a valid driving licence and access to their own vehicle.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for career development within a reputable and growing organisation.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• A catalogue of additional benefits available to purchase such as critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme and additional holidays.

Work Hours: Hours for the role are week 1, working Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm and Saturday from 10.00am to 4pm and week 2, working Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. We can also consider part-time hours via job share, shorter working days or fewer days each week. Please let us know any considerations when applying to this vacancy.

Join Us: If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with a company that values your contributions and invests in your success, apply now to become our next Production Operative by sending your CV to recruitment@donaldson-timber.co.uk by Friday 15^th November 2024.

Production Operative (T&G Shift), Aberdeen

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible working patterns

31 days’ holiday with additional days linked to service

Nu Style Products, part of the Donaldson Group, established in 1860, is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 17 businesses and brands, ranging from B2B, retail, ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision, driven by the desire to always do good. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,500+ colleagues across the UK.

We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We specifically encourage female candidates and those from minoritised ethnic groups to apply for this post as they are currently underrepresented in the manufacturing and construction sectors of our organisation.

As a 6th generation family-owned business, Donaldson Group is committed to providing colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Benefits include but are not limited to: 31 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays, Length of service awards, Company sick pay, Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line).

This Role

• Ensuring compliance to all health and safety procedures and processes.
• Ensuring work output conforms to technical specifications.
• Updating production paperwork.
• Ensuring that all products are produced in time with the production schedules.
• Ensuring that all products meet the required quality specifications.

Our Perfect Candidate

Our perfect candidate will have the following attributes:

• Previous Production experience would be desirable along with forklift certificate.
• Experience with operating machinery.
• Ability to work on own initiative but understand level of responsibility within the team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communications skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of people.
• Ability to prioritise work and manage a number of tasks concurrently.
• Be highly motivated.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The full-time hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Friday, working either Dayshift (6.00am to 2.00pm) or Backshift (2.00pm to 10.00pm), this may change on occasions due to a requirement to cover holidays.  However, there is the opportunity for part-time hours with a variety of options which could be considered. Part-time hours could include shorter working days or fewer days each week.

If this sounds like the perfect job for you then do not hesitate to apply by sending your full C.V. to: Recruitment@donaldson-timber.co.uk by 18 October 2024.

Counter Sales Representative – MGM Broxburn

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

30 days’ holiday with additional days linked to service

MGM Timber, part of the Donaldson Group, established in 1860, is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 17 businesses and brands, ranging from B2B, retail and ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,500+ colleagues across the UK.

As a 6th generation family-owned business, Donaldson Group is committed to providing colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Our benefits package includes: 30 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays, Length of service awards, Company sick pay, Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line). We provide an additional catalogue of optional benefits including and not limited to, cycle to work schemes, holiday buy and sell and private medical insurance.

This Role

Key elements of the role will include:

• Effectively dealing with counter sales enquiries
• Accurately processing customer orders
• Actively maintaining and developing existing customer accounts and relationships
• Proactively targeting new accounts
• Purchase and merchandising of all showroom stock

The Candidate

As a key team member, you will contribute to maximising the performance of the branch by providing an effective and efficient internal sales service.

• Customer focused
• Results orientated
• Great communication and interpersonal skills

The full-time hours for this role are 39.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 4:30pm, Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm, alternative Saturdays, 4 hours paid overtime.  However, we can also consider part-time hours via job share, shorter working days or fewer days each week. Please let us know any considerations when applying to this vacancy.