Wood Machinist
Workforce Recruitment Group Limited
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Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary: £32,448 per annum (£16.00 per hour)
Hours: 39 hours per week
UK Right to Work Required - No Visa Sponsorship
Are you an experienced Wood Machinist looking for a long-term career opportunity?
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established British furniture manufacturer renowned for producing high-quality show-wood furniture. This is an excellent opportunity to join a skilled team, working with premium materials in a modern manufacturing environment.
What We Offer
- £16.00 per hour (£32,448 per annum)
- Permanent, full-time position
- Regular overtime available
- Overtime paid at:
- 1.333x Monday to Friday
- 1.5x Saturday
- 2x Sunday
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Stable, long-term employment
- Opportunity to join a respected UK furniture manufacturer
- Relocation support available. If you don't currently live near our client's location, our dedicated Relocation Team will support you throughout the process, helping you relocate, find suitable accommodation and settle into your new home and role.
- Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Summer hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm)
- Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
- 39 hours per week
As a Wood Machinist, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality wooden furniture components while maintaining exceptional workmanship and attention to detail.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing timber ready for machining.
- Machining wood to company standards and specifications.
- Operating woodworking machinery including:
- Panel saw
- Band saw
- Cross-cut saw
- Spindle moulder
- Mortice machine
- Adjusting, trimming and inspecting timber.
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings, instructions and job cards.
- Using hand tools and measuring equipment.
- Handling raw timber and carrying out manual handling duties.
- Cleaning and maintaining workshop tools and machinery.
- Supporting housekeeping within the workshop.
- Assisting other departments when required.
- Following all health & safety procedures and wearing PPE.
We're looking for candidates who:
- Have at least 3 years' experience as a Wood Machinist or within furniture manufacturing.
- Have experience operating woodworking machinery, including panel saws, band saws, cross-cut saws, spindle moulders and mortice machines.
- Can read and interpret technical drawings and instructions.
- Have excellent attention to detail and good practical skills.
- Have good numeracy skills and experience using measuring tools.
- Can work safely and efficiently in a busy workshop environment.
- Have a good level of English (minimum 6-7/10).
Apply today and take the next step in your woodworking career!
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