Woodworking Machinist

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.
·Full-time, permanent employment.
·Company pension scheme.
·Paid holiday entitlement.
·Ongoing support and development within an experienced team.
 
If you are a hard-working, physically fit individual with a practical mindset and a desire to build a long-term career, apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
 
Don't delay in applying for this fantastic opportunity. Roles offering full training, recognised qualifications, and genuine long-term career prospects are not available for long!
 
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