Selkirk: 80 new jobs in the frame for booming building firm
Last updated 29th May 2026
Up to 80 new jobs are expected to be created in Selkirk - following the expansion of Oregon Timber.
The Dunsdale Road-based company has revealed it plans to more than double production of its timber frame house kits over the next three years after completing two major factory extensions.
The multi-million pound investment followes the acquisition of the business by Barratt Redrow in 2022.
Since then, the company has built a modern office facility for over 60 permanent staff and completed two major factory extensions at its Selkirk HQ - including taking over the former car showroom site next door.
The introduction of two new automated panel lines has enabled Oregon to grow production from 3,500 timber frame house kits per year to 5,000, with plans to increase capacity further to 9,000 kits annually over the next two to three years.
Currently employing around 180 people at its Selkirk operation, the expansion is also expected to create 50 additional manufacturing roles, alongside up to 30 further support positions as operations continue to grow.
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Meanwhile, production capacity is expected to increase by 43 per cent once recruitment for these positions is complete.
Oregon manufactures structural timber building kits for the construction industry, specializing in the design, manufacture, and erection of complete timber frame platforms.
Peter Wade, managing director of Oregon Timber Frame Limited, said: “This significant investment represents a major milestone for our Selkirk operation and demonstrates our long-term commitment to both the Scottish Borders and the wider UK timber frame market.
“The expansion not only allows us to increase our production levels but also create new employment opportunities in the area. As the business expands, there will be opportunities for upskilling and progression into management roles to ensure we also retain and develop our talent to support Oregon’s continued growth.”
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Investment has also been made in staff training to support the introduction of the new automated production lines and enhance existing skillsets across the workforce.
Sustainable building techniques can also be seen at the Selkirk manufacturing site. Solar panels have been fitted to the office and factory roofs, and electric car charging points are available in the car parks.
Welcoming the investment, local councillor Caroline Cochrane - who's describing it as "a great day for the town" - said: "Hopefully it will bring more people in, and support local shops and cafes; as well as maybe create opportunities like apprenticeships that will help keep our young people in Selkirk."
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