Wood Machinist

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Wood Machinist / 5 Axis CNC Operative

RECRUITMENT HELPLINE LTD

As a rapidly expanding small family‑run company, we require a multi‑skilled person to work efficiently on the shop floor. Our factory is purpose built for the manufacture of bespoke timber handrails for the high‑end market. Every project is tailor‑made to the customer's requirements and it is critical that standards are never compromised.

As a Wood Machinist / 5 Axis CNC Operative you will be responsible for a range of activities including:

• Preparing raw materials – ripsawing, cross‑cutting, bandsawing and planing various exotic hardwoods
• Laminating materials using various adhesives to bond materials prior to machining
• Loading and unloading the CNC router, using air‑powered tools to quickly and accurately load the machine bed for simultaneous left‑hand and right‑hand rail production
• Operating the 5‑axis CNC router, loading pre‑defined programs and manually operating speeds, feeds, etc.
• General workshop duties: troubleshooting mechanical issues, taking charge of deliveries, quality control of raw materials, tooling re‑grind requirements, setting up and using JIGs

• Experience in the woodworking industry
• Proven troubleshooting ability
• Knowledge of tooling and/or CNCs preferable, but not essential
• Ability to work on one's own initiative
• Attention to detail and an eye for quality standards
• Excellent time management

• GSCE level in Maths, Science & English
• Vocational courses/apprenticeships in a relevant field preferable

• 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday with breaks and lunch
• Overtime and split‑shift work likely in the future
• Hourly wage dependent on experience, plus overtime and perks
• Paid overtime and split‑shift opportunities likely

Willingness to provide some benefits as per company policy (not listed).

Referral program: referrals increase your chances of interviewing by 2x.