Junior Wood Machinist

Location Rugby, Warwickshire Company Salary £26000 - £30000 per annum.

Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum.

Hours:

40 hours per week.

Holiday: 28 days (including bank holidays).

Location:

On-site.

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.

• 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 times

• 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
• Proactive attitude with a focus on quality and continuous improvement