Cnc Operator

Drew Forsyth & Co is a family-owned manufacturer of bespoke furniture, including luxury kitchens, bedrooms, cinema rooms and home offices.

We have supplied furniture throughout the UK for nearly 60 years. As the company continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced CNC Operative to join our machine shop and developing CNC department.

We currently operate three CNC machines, including 3-axis and nesting machinery, alongside specialist door machinery and an edgebander.

You will work alongside an experienced CNC programmer as we continue to invest in and develop this area of the business.

This role would suit someone who is confident taking responsibility for a CNC machine throughout their shift and is looking for a stable, long-term position within a growing manufacturing business.

• Setting tools and changing cutters.
• Loading and running CNC programs.
• Operating CNC machinery throughout the production shift.
• Checking the quality and accuracy of machined components.
• Identifying and reporting any machining or quality issues.
• Carrying out basic machine maintenance.
• Keeping your machine and surrounding work area organised, clean and productive.
• Working alongside the CNC programmer and wider production team to keep work moving through the factory.
• Learning additional machinery and production processes as your experience develops.

• Around 2–3+ years' CNC operating experience.
• Experience running a CNC machine independently during a production shift.
• Confidence setting tools and changing cutters.
• Experience loading and running CNC programs.
• A good understanding of quality and dimensional accuracy.
• A practical approach to problem-solving.
• Good attention to detail.
• A reliable and organised approach to your work.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider production team.

Woodworking CNC experience would be preferred, but it is not essential.

We would also be interested in speaking with experienced CNC operators from metal, plastics, engineering or other manufacturing environments who would like to move into high-end furniture manufacturing.

Experience with nesting CNC machinery, edgebanders or other woodworking machinery would be an advantage.

We can offer either:

• 4-day working week – 38 hours
• 5-day working week – 40 hours

The working pattern can be discussed during the initial conversation.

• A stable, permanent position within a growing family business.
• The option of a 4-day working week.
• The opportunity to work within a high-end bespoke furniture manufacturing environment.
• The chance to work alongside and learn from an experienced senior CNC programmer.
• Fully funded training relevant to your role and future development.
• Forklift training where required.
• The opportunity to learn additional machinery and production skills.
• Opportunities to develop your CNC knowledge and progress further within the department.
• A workplace where good ideas and suggestions are listened to.
• Long-term security within an established British manufacturer.

You can watch a short video about Drew Forsyth & Co here: