Join Our Team as an Admin Assistant in DTE Buckhaven. 

About Us:

Donaldson Timber Engineering, a division of Donaldson Group, specialises in the design and manufacturing of timber engineered products, including roof trusses and floor joists. 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.

Position Overview:

The Admin Assistant provides essential support to ensure the smooth functioning of the office and the efficient operation of daily administrative tasks. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, a proactive attitude and the ability to multitask.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing enquiry email address.
  • Logging all incoming enquiries and orders for the design team.
  • Order processing.
  • Answering calls from customers and dealing with general enquiries.
  • General administration duties.

Skills and experience:

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills when liaising with internal and external customers.
  • A proactive and problem-solving approach.
  • Efficient and effective use of time and resources to achieve objectives.
  • Proficient PC office skills.

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.

This full-time role entails 37.5 hours per week, providing a stable schedule with weekends free for your leisure. Work hours are Monday to Thursday from 8.30am to 5pm, and Friday from 8.30am to 2.00pm. 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.

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

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Sales Designer at MGM Timber 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.

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 43 hours per week. Working a 2 week rota – week 1 Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm and Saturday from 10.00am to 4pm and week 2 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 by sending your CV to recruitment@donaldson-timber.co.uk .

 

Join Our Team as a MDF Machinist at James Donaldson Timber in Chorley!

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 motivated and skilled MDF Machinists to join our dynamic team at James Donaldson Timber in Chorley, with the opportunity to move with us to our new facility at Botany Bay later this year. As an MDF Machinist, you will play a crucial role in the success of our operations, contributing to the production of high-quality timber products. This position is physically demanding and requires resilience, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to excellence. Attention to detail, precision, and a strong focus on 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 operating a Weinig or Leadermac moulder is highly desirable and will be a key factor in our selection process.
• Previous Experience in a manufacturing or timber engineering environment is also preferred. Whilst not essential, applicants with relevant knowledge and hands-on experience will be strongly considered
• 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:

• 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 40 hours per week. 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

Join Our Team as a Sideloader Driver at James Donaldson Timber in Chorley!

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 organisation. 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 recruiting for a Side Loader Driver to work at our JDT Chorley site. This role is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive, and reliable individual to join our team. Working within a fast-moving process environment, candidates must be able to display effective communication and problem-solving skills. Working as part of a team, candidates are required to be flexible and contribute to the team effort.

Key Responsibilities:

• Unloading products from delivery vehicles and storing them in the correct area
• Collecting and moving product around site
• Load and unloading product from manufacturing equipment and storing them in the correct area.
• Using barcode scanners when dealing with in/outward products
• Loading delivery vehicles with completed product orders
• Health and Safety
• Housekeeping
• Picking and laying out orders

Skills and experience or the successful candidate:

• Continual delivery of total customer satisfaction
• Gets it right first time, every time.
• Seeks continual improvement in performance and processes.
• Communicates with the team to ensure that targets are achieved.
• A flexible approach and adapts to changing work environment.
• Supports individual and team direction and development.
• Maintains good working relationships at all times.
• Implements integrated management systems.

A valid Side Loader driver certificate is preferred, and candidates with this certification will be given priority. However, it is not essential, as full training will be provided for the right candidate. Previous experience in a similar industry would be an advantage.

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 40 hours per week, providing a stable schedule with weekends free for your leisure. 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 14 March 2025.