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Wood Machinist

TN-33
  • £16 to £17.50 Per: hour
  • Crigglestone, Yorkshire,
  • Permanent
Wood Machinist

📍 Location: Crigglestone
💰 Pay: £16.00 - £17.50ph depending on experience
📄 Contract: Permanent

We’re on the lookout for a skilled Wood Machinist to join a reputable manufacturing team in Wakefield, specialising in fire door production. If you have a background in precision woodworking and are ready for a long-term opportunity with a growing company, this could be the perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate spindle moulders, 4cutter, planer–thicknesser, dimension saws, and more
  • Learn and run beam saws, as well as other manual and CNC machinery
  • Select appropriate tools, machine settings, and methods for each job
  • Ensure workspaces are clean, safe, and compliant with health & safety standards
  • Occasionally operate a forklift (training can be provided if needed)
Requirements:

✅ Proven experience in wood machining within a joinery or fire door manufacturing environment
✅ Strong understanding of joinery machinery and woodworking processes
✅ Ability to work accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision
✅ A positive attitude and strong attention to detail
 
Desirable (but not essential):
  • Health & Safety qualifications
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Joinery
  • Valid Forklift Certification
 
📩 Interested? Apply now
 
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