Production Operative​/CNC Operator

Job Description Production Operative / CNC Operator

Manufacturing assistant based in Bolton— a rapidly expanding small family‑run company—requires a multi‑skilled worker efficient on the shop floor.

Our factory is purpose‑built for the manufacture of bespoke timber handrails for luxury homes and commercial environments. Every project is tailor‑made to the customer’s requirements, and it is critical that standards are never compromised.

• Material preparation: using various saws, planers and other machinery to cut materials to size prior to machining/manufacturing.
• Loading & unloading the CNC router: using air powered tools to quickly and accurately load the machine bed as we produce handrails on the left and right hand sides simultaneously.
• Operating the 5‑axis CNC router: loading pre‑defined programs and manually operating speeds, feeds, etc.
• Using hand tools and basic joinery techniques to assemble and pre‑build our products before dispatch.
• Hand finishing: using machines and hand tools to finish both metal and timber products.
• Other duties: general workshop duties, troubleshooting mechanical issues, taking charge of deliveries, quality control, tool re‑grind requirements, setting up and using JIGs, etc.

• Some experience in the woodworking industry.
• Proven troubleshooting ability.
• Knowledge of tooling and/or CNCs preferable, but not essential.
• Knowledge of spraying/spray booth operation preferable, but not essential.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Attention to detail and an eye for quality standards.
• GSCE level in Maths, Science & English.
• Vocational courses / apprenticeships in relevant field preferable.

Contractual:

40 hours per week, Mon‑Fri with breaks and lunch. Overtime and split shift work likely in future. Hourly wage dependent on experience, plus overtime and perks. Paid overtime & split shift opportunities likely.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment.

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.