Beam Saw Operator – Wood Machinist (Day Shift, Overtime)

Quest Employment Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Heated workshop

Well-ventilated workshop

Job summary

Quest Employment is recruiting for a Beam Saw Operator / Wood Machinist based in Northamptonshire. You will operate a Homag beam saw, read cutting lists, and work independently to meet production schedules while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

The role offers permanent full-time employment with a competitive hourly rate (£14.50–£17.00 DOE) and a day shift from Monday to Friday. Experience with sheet materials and a proactive, detail-focused approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a beam saw, preferably Homag machinery.
• Strong background in woodworking, panel processing, or wood machining.
• Experience working with MDF, plywood, melamine-faced boards, and similar materials.

Responsibilities

• Operating and setting up a Homag beam saw.
• Cutting sheet materials accurately to specification.
• Reading and interpreting cutting lists and production schedules.
• Managing your own workload to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Conducting routine machine checks and basic maintenance.
• Monitoring quality throughout the cutting process.

Skills

Beam saw

Woodworking

Panel processing

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Tools

Homag machine

Job description

Quest Employment is recruiting for a Beam Saw Operator / Wood Machinist based in Northamptonshire. You will operate a Homag beam saw, read cutting lists, and work independently to meet production schedules while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

The role offers permanent full-time employment with a competitive hourly rate (£14.50–£17.00 DOE) and a day shift from Monday to Friday. Experience with sheet materials and a proactive, detail-focused approach are essential.