Apprentice Machinist

The Best Connection Group Limited; Forest Row; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection Group Limited in Forest Row is recruiting an Apprentice Machinist. This role offers full training on saw, planing and moulding machinery, with clear progression paths within the construction industry.

You will learn to safely operate equipment, process products to specification, and support yard operations. Strong health and safety awareness and a willingness to work on Saturdays in the yard are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery is preferred.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to safely operate the machinery.
• Cut, prepare and process products to specification.
• Assist with handling and movement of timber throughout the workplace.
• Work in a small team to meet production targets.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.
• Support yard operations including Saturday duties.
• Keep work areas clean, safe and organised.

Skills

Machinery operation experience

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

The Best Connection are delighted to be recruiting an

Apprentice Machinist on behalf of our long-established and reputable client based in

Forest Row. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within the construction industry, learning specialist skills and machinery operation from experienced professionals.

The successful candidate will join a friendly and hardworking team, receiving full training on a range of saw, planing and moulding machinery, with excellent opportunities for progression and salary growth.

Location:

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm, plus rotational Saturday, 8am to 1pm work in the yard.

Pay:

£29,741.40 per annum

Responsibilities of the Apprentice Machinist:

• Learning how to safely operate the machinery.
• Cutting, preparing and processing products to specification.
• Assisting with the handling and movement of timber throughout the workplace.
• Working as part of a small team to ensure production targets are met.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety.
• Supporting yard operations and customer requirements when required, including Saturday yard duties.
• Keeping work areas clean, safe and organised.

Requirements of the Apprentice Machinist:

• Ideally experience operating machinery
• Ideally experience operating

Counterbalance Forklifts but not essential

• Good understanding of timber products and machining processes (ideal but not essential)
• Ability to read and follow instructions from sales orders
• Physically fit and capable of manual work
• Able to work independently and use own initiative
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures

Full UK driving licence required