CNC Machinist Bespoke Furniture & Fit-Outs

The Simon Acres Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-end bespoke furniture is looking for a CNC Machinist to join their expanding production team. Ideal candidates will have experience with 3-axis or 5-axis CNC machining, meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for precision craftsmanship. This factory-based role involves working on prestigious commercial interiors and architectural joinery projects, offering competitive salary and opportunities for skill development.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for training and development

Work on creatively challenging projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience with CNC machining for wood, MDF, or solid surface materials.
• Comfortable with setting up and operating 3-axis or 5-axis CNC machinery.
• Ability to read technical drawings and CAD/CAM outputs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up CNC machines for woodworking and solid surface materials.
• Interpret technical drawings and CAD files to create precision components.
• Collaborate with designers to ensure manufacturing feasibility.

Skills

CNC machining

Attention to detail

Technical drawing interpretation

Problem-solving

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Job Description

About the Role
My client is a leading name inhigh-end bespoke furniture and commercial fit-outs, and were expanding our production team. We're seeking aCNC Machinistwith hands-on experience in3-axis or 5-axis CNC machining, ideally within woodworking or solid surface materials.

This is a factory-based role, ideal for someone who takes pride in precision craftsmanship and wants to work on some of the most prestigious commercial interiors, luxury retail, and architectural joinery projects in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and set up CNC machines (3 & 5 axis) for woodworking and solid surface materials
• Interpret technical drawings, cutting lists, and CAD files to create precision components
• Ensure accuracy and finish in line with high-end furniture and interior specifications
• Collaborate with designers, joiners, and project managers to ensure manufacturing feasibility
• Maintain and troubleshoot CNC machinery to avoid downtime
• Apply finishing processes and assist with prototypes or one-off custom builds

What Were Looking For
?Proven CNC machining experience (wood, MDF, Corian, laminates, or similar)
?Comfortable with 3-axis or 5-axis CNC machinery (e.g. Biesse, Homag, SCM)
?Ability to read technical drawings and CAD/CAM output (e.g. Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or Fusion 360)
?Experience in abespoke furniture,interior fit-out, orarchitectural joineryenvironment
?Meticulous attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship
?A proactive mindset and ability to adapt to custom and small-batch production runs

What Youll Get

• Competitive basic salary of up to £45,000
• Work on prestigious and creatively challenging projects
• Supportive team environment with strong craft and design values
• Opportunities for training and skill development in CNC and digital fabrication
• Modern factory with cutting-edge machinery and tools
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

To Apply:

Oval Deene Recruitment is working as an exclusive agency with this client and position.
Please submit your CV, a portfolio of relevant work, and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

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