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The Building Company is looking for a Machine Operator for its BUCO store in Honeydew, Gauteng. This permanent role is for a hands-on operator who can cut timber and boards accurately, keep the cutting area safe and tidy, and give customers prompt, friendly service.
About the company and the work
The Building Company, trading through BUCO, is a building materials retailer. The Machine Operator’s main purpose, as stated in the original listing, is to provide customers with timber and boards accurately cut to meet their requirements, to give prompt and efficient service, to help load customers’ vehicles, and to make sure all timber and boards are neatly packed and accessible.
Role details and duties
The duties stated in the original listing are:
- Machine maintenance.
- Feeding material into the machine.
- Adjusting machine settings.
- Regulating the speed of the machine belt.
- Regulating temperature.
- Correct edge trimming and sanding.
- Attending to customers.
- Housekeeping, and keeping the cutting area tidy.
- Performing various operator functions.
- Safety and security, and ensuring adherence to safety policy and procedure.
- Reporting stock shortages and reporting failures.
- Stock-taking.
- Upholding and promoting the company values and culture.
Requirements
Only the requirements stated in the original listing are summarised here:
- Grade 12.
- One year of industrial experience.
- Admin and numeracy skills.
- Good people skills.
The original advert does not state an experience level, so none is shown for this post.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply only through the original Careers24 listing, using the Apply button on this page. This is an external application. This listing closes on 28 November 2026, so apply in good time. Never pay anyone to apply for a job, and do not share bank details or identity documents with anyone other than through the official application route. Reference: 8063100709. This is a permanent role at the BUCO store in Honeydew.
Practical tips
- Highlight your industrial or machine-operating experience, especially cutting, trimming or sanding work.
- Show that you can work safely around machinery and follow safety procedures carefully.
- Mention your numeracy skills, since accurate measuring and cutting are central to the role.
- Stress your customer service skills and your willingness to help load vehicles and keep the work area tidy.
How the process works
Read the full original listing, then apply through the original link before 28 November 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted through the official process; always confirm the details in the original advert before applying.
Important information
This page is informational only and does not guarantee a job, an interview or any salary. Confirm the requirements and closing date in the original advert before applying. Note that the advert header location is Gauteng, while the vacancy is at the BUCO store in Honeydew.
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