Junior wood machinist

Wood Machinist / Junior Wood Machinist

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Holiday: 28 days (including bank holidays)
Location: On-site

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for a skilled and experienced Wood Machinist to join a busy machine shop team within a high-quality manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in precision craftsmanship, understands material selection, and is passionate about producing components of the highest structural and aesthetic quality.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting production output, maintaining quality standards, and helping develop less experienced team members within the workshop.

Key Responsibilities

Produce high-quality, accurate machined components to specification
Operate within a busy workshop environment to meet production targets
Select appropriate materials to achieve optimal finish and consistency
Identify and resolve design, material, and production challenges
Support and mentor less experienced team members or apprentices
Contribute to improvements in processes, methods, and workshop efficiency
Maintain high standards of health & safety at all timesRequirements

Experience in a wood machining, furniture making, or joinery workshop environment
Strong understanding of materials and machining techniques
Ability to work effectively in a team and support others
Experience mentoring or training apprentices (or willingness to do so)
Strong awareness of health & safety practices
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