Junior Wood Machinist

Wood Machinist / Junior Wood Machinist

Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Holiday: 28 days (including bank holidays)
Location: On-site

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

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