Woodworking Machinist

Woodworking Machinist - Fire Door Manufacturer

Location:

Gillingham, Kent

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm

Contract:

Self‑employed for the first 3 months, with a clear pathway to a permanent position.

Essential Requirement:
You must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience operating woodworking machinery within a joinery or furniture manufacturing environment.

You're part of a factory team in Gillingham, key to production and preparation of fire doors using specialist machinery.

• Operate and set up CNC, Beamsaw, Edgebander, Multi Ripsaw, 4‑Sided Planer, and Spindle Moulders
• Assist in the manufacture and preparation of fire doors
• Work to technical specifications and production standards
• Carry out quality checks to ensure compliance
• Support the team in meeting production targets and deadlines
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment

• Background in joinery or furniture manufacturing
• Experience with machinery and production equipment
• Confidence using or willingness to learn CNC/computer‑controlled machinery
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Reliable and professional approach to work

• Company uniform provided
• On‑site parking
• Death in Service benefit
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 20 days annual leave + your birthday off
• Extra 1-day annual leave per year of service (up to 25 days)
• Consistent, long‑term workload
• Ongoing training and development
• Clear career progression opportunities within a specialist industry