FULLTIME MON TO FRI DAYS

Our client is a family run business, based to the South of Norwich, dedicated to creating truly bespoke, beautiful and functional bespoke wooden products for the home and beyond, as well as office & event clients
Designers & producers of joinery products from our manufacturing facility based to , including design studio, machine shop, assembly & spray booths.
Our client are a busy team looking for a Wood Machinist to ensure a smooth running facility bringing support & organisational experience to the team.
Key Main Duties & Responsibilities

The job comprises of the main areas outlined below

• Program CNC using CAD/CAM software.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints: Accurately interpreting technical drawings and specifications to determine the required cuts and shapes on the wood.
• Machine setup and operation: Setting up and operating a variety of woodworking machinery including table saws, band saws, planers, moulders, routers, edge banders & CNCs.
• Material selection: Choosing the appropriate type and grade of wood for the intended application.
• Cutting and shaping: Precisely cutting and shaping wood pieces to required dimensions using various cutting and shaping tools on the machinery.
• Quality control: Inspecting finished components for accuracy, defects, and adherence to quality standards.
• Maintaining machinery: Performing routine maintenance and cleaning on woodworking equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
• Calculating measurements: Accurately measuring and calculating necessary dimensions for each piece of wood.
• Waste management: Minimizing waste by efficiently utilizing wood materials.
• Attend team meetings.
• Managing set personal targets.

Required skills for a wood machinist role:

To be successful in this role, you should exhibit experience in wood machinist based experience. Be process driven, controlled under pressure and importantly a team player for the delivery of a very demanding sector of manufacturing. The ability to multi-task in a complex and demanding environment and have the ability to build and maintain highly effective working relationships with a range of people (both internally and externally).

• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of woodworking principles
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Precision measuring skills
• Experience with various woodworking machines
• Attention to detail and quality control
• Physical stamina to handle repetitive tasks
• May require a carpentry apprenticeship or relevant vocational training

As a growing business, we have and will continue to evolve the benefits that we offer to our people.

Here is a snapshot of the package.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (3 days to be taken at Christmas break for company shut down)
• Company Pension scheme
• Death In service scheme Is applicable after successful completion of probation period*
• Fitness & wellbeing benefits**
• Company Health Care
• Training & development opportunities
• Role reports to the Head of Operations & Technical
• Office/workshop location South Norfolk
• Role is initially on a Temporary basis but could lead to a fulltime permanent position

*Death In service scheme Is applicable after successful completion of probation period
*Fitness and wellbeing membership to companies selected provider and Is applicable after successful completion of probation period

Personal Attributes

• Self-Driven Individual
• Adaptable and thrives with variety and change
• Self-starting, reliable and dependable
• Inquisitive mindset
• Honest and trustworthy
• Persistent and hard-working
• Open to feedback and ideas
• Clear communicator
• Sense of humour
• Learns quickly
• Determination
• Can work with humility
• Extremely motivated

Please forward your updated CV in the first instance to us to apply.
Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries. We work and support some of the most well-known companies in Norfolk and Suffolk. These vacancies are being advertised on behalf of Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd who are operating as an employment business and employment agency.

To be successful in this role, you should exhibit experience in wood machinist based experience. Be process driven, controlled under pressure and importantly a team player for the delivery of a very demanding sector of manufacturing. The ability to multi-task in a complex and demanding environment and have the ability to build and maintain highly effective working relationships with a range of people (both internally and externally).

• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of woodworking principles
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Precision measuring skills
• Experience with various woodworking machines
• Attention to detail and quality control
• Physical stamina to handle repetitive tasks
• May require a carpentry apprenticeship or relevant vocational trainin