Wood Machinist. Yorkshire LilyLifestyle

Wood Machinist

Salary: £13 to £14 per hour, dependant on experience

Full Time: Permanent, 39 hours per week

Location: Leeds LS10, West Yorkshire

Days: Monday to Thursday 7am to 3.30pm and Friday 7am to 2.30pm

Curtis Furniture is a trusted manufacturer of high-quality hotel bedroom furniture, supplying leading hotels across the UK. We re growing quickly, investing in our people, and building a workplace where teamwork, consistency, and pride in what we produce really matter.

All our manufacturing is based at one location, meaning no site hopping just a strong team working together every day in a well organised, supportive environment.

Are you a skilled Wood Machinist with a passion for precision and craftsmanship? We re looking for an experienced professional to join our growing team, specialising in a wide variety of spindle work and traditional woodworking techniques.

As a key member of our workshop team, you ll be responsible for operating and maintaining a range of woodworking machinery, with a particular focus on spindle moulders and custom spindle work. You will work on both bespoke and production projects, ensuring each piece meets high quality standards.

• Set up and operate machinery such as routers, spindle moulders, dim saws, belt sanders
• Read and work accurately from CAD drawings, cutting sheets and technical documents
• Ensure all machined parts meet strict quality standards and tolerances
• Produce a variety of turned and moulded components to tight tolerances
• Maintain tools and machines to ensure optimum performance and safety
• Collaborate with joiners and designers on custom and repeat projects
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment

• Proven experience as a wood machinist, particularly with spindle moulders
• Strong understanding of woodworking techniques and safety standards
• Ability to work from technical drawings and design specifications
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality craftsmanship
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Deep understanding of various timber species and their machining properties