• JCB Loading AWJ Walking floor
  • Weighing in at South West Wood Products
  • Off loading Recycled Wood

Work as a Operational Support for South West Wood Products

Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, based at our Newport Site, the successful candidate will have a varied yet rewarding job role, which will see them develop across the operational side of a very well respected and established business, which spans 3 sites across South Wales. As part of the business succession planning, this job role would require the successful candidate to be trained across a number of job roles and would be perfect for a college leaver who is keen to learn, develop and challenge themselves in a busy environment.

Compliance - To provide support to the compliance department in all areas of compliance including but not limited to; research, writing, and editing of compliance-related documents; development and maintenance of compliance-related databases and files; and special projects as needed. Whilst undertaking these tasks you will report the findings to the compliance manager.

  • Assist in the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures.
  • Conduct regular procedural checks.
  • Monitor compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as external regulations and legislation.
  • Assist with risk assessments, audit reviews, monitoring and managing compliance within the organisation whether based in the support office or travelling to sites.
  • Be part of any investigation in potential compliance violations and appropriate corrective action under directive of senior manager.
  • Maintain compliance records and documentation.
  • Serve as a resource to other departments on compliance-related matters.
  • Perform periodic audits of compliance-related processes and procedures.
  • Identify areas for improvement in compliance-related systems and processes.
  • Meet personal targets and targets of the team when required.

  • Weighbridge - To greet customers and drivers and accurately record vehicle weight data and issue or receive appropriate paperwork as vehicles deliver or remove materials to and from site.

  • Responsible for correctly recording all incoming and outgoing vehicles on the weighbridge system and their overall compliance with site and safety regulations.
  • Monitor and record all incoming and outgoing vehicle movements via the weighbridge system.
  • Ensure that all drivers are always conversant and compliant with site and safety regulations.
  • Production of routine reports in relation to the Depot operations and material inputs and outputs
  • Ensure that general housekeeping standards are always maintained to the highest level.
  • Report all accidents and incidents in accordance with company rules, undertaking specific investigations as appropriate.

  • Quality Assistance- To monitor Working stock quality, conduct audits, log samples and results, support production and analyse product in laboratory as required.


    An example of some of the duties required will be to:

  • Collect samples and conduct tests / analysis to agreed sampling plan and methods.
  • Conduct a complete QA/QC check online for each production run while on shift
  • Place raw materials / finished product etc. in quarantine as required.
  • Ensure all documentation is completed to standard.
  • Work with technical and production teams to assist in problem solving and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Complete internal audits


  • The Successful Candidate will:


  • Have effective communication (verbal and written) and organisational skills to professionally interact with colleagues and internal customers face to face and over the phone.
  • Show Commitment to delivering service excellence.
  • Demonstrate Diligence.
  • Be educated to a higher-level standard in Maths, English and IT Skills
  • Have a full clean/driving license.
  • Access to their own vehicle

  • What is on offer?

  • A competitive hourly rate starting at £10.50 per hour
  • Pension Scheme
  • Health & Wellbeing programme
  • On-site Parking
  • Training & development opportunities

  • More Information

    Location: Newport Office

    Job Types: Full-time Permanent

    Salary: £10.50 per hour

    To Apply: Please send your CV to [email protected]