Woodworking Machinist (Trainees Welcome)
Our client, a well-established manufacturing business within the Timber & Woodworking Manufacturing industry, based in Cheltenham, has an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Woodworking / Woodworking Machinist to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis due to continued business growth and increased demand.
This is a fantastic opportunity for either an experienced Woodworking Machinist or an enthusiastic Trainee Woodworking Machinist looking to learn a highly skilled trade. The successful Woodworking Machinist will join a busy production team responsible for the preparation and processing of timber to the highest standards. For trainee candidates, full in-house training will be provided on a range of woodworking machinery, with competency assessed by an external awarding body, leading to recognised Certificates of Competence.
This is a fully equipped timber mill rather than a heavy industrial tree-felling sawmill.
Machinery includes;
- Sheet-material cutting saws: Panel saws or beam saws used to cut plywood, chipboard, and MDF to specific sizes.
- Timber resizing saws: Cross-cut and rip saws used to resize softwood, oak, and sapele.
- Moulding and shaping machines: Wood moulders/planers used to produce bespoke timber mouldings and firring strips.
- General power and trade tools
The successful Trainee Woodworking / Woodworking Machinist should have:
- A strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.
- A practical, hands-on approach with good attention to detail.
- The ability to work safely and follow established procedures.
- Good basic numeracy and measurement skills.
- A good level of physical fitness, with the ability to lift and move heavy timber and materials when required.
Trainee Woodworking / Woodworking Machinist will be responsible for:
- Operating, or learning to operate, a variety of woodworking machinery including planers, moulders, cross-cut saws, and spindle moulders.
- Preparing, handling, and processing raw timber for production.
- Carrying out quality inspections to ensure products meet customer and company specifications.
- Maintaining a safe and organised working environment, including routine machine cleaning and maintenance checks.
- Assisting with the organisation, movement, and storage of timber stock throughout the workshop.
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday: 07.30am – 16.30pm / 08:00am – 5:00pm
- 1-hour unpaid lunch break
- One in every three Saturdays: 07:30am – 12:30pm
What’s on Offer?
Our client is offering the successful Trainee Woodworking / Woodworking Machinist a salary in the region of £28,000 – £31,000 per annum plus benefits including:
- Full in-house training programme for trainee candidates.
- External on-site assessments leading to recognised Certificates of Competence.
- Long-term career progression opportunities.
- Company pension scheme.
- Ongoing support and development within an experienced team.
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