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Wood Machinist
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Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Company Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Wood Machinist
Salary: £26,000 – £32,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Holiday: 28 days (including bank holidays)
Location: On-site
Role Overview
We are currently recruiting for a skilled and experienced Wood Machinist to join a busy machine shop team within a high-quality manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in precision craftsmanship, understands material selection, and is passionate about producing components of the highest structural and aesthetic quality.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting production output, maintaining quality standards, and helping develop less experienced team members within the workshop.
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Key Responsibilities
- Produce high-quality, accurate machined components to specification
- Operate within a busy workshop environment to meet production targets
- Select appropriate materials to achieve optimal finish and consistency
- Identify and resolve design, material, and production challenges
- Support and mentor less experienced team members or apprentices
- Contribute to improvements in processes, methods, and workshop efficiency
- Maintain high standards of health & safety at all times
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a wood machining, furniture making, or joinery workshop environment
- Strong understanding of materials and machining techniques
- Ability to work effectively in a team and support others
- Experience mentoring or training apprentices (or willingness to do so)
- Strong awareness of health & safety practices
- Proactive attitude with a focus on quality and continuous improvement
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