CNC Operator

Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency; Braintree; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency is seeking a CNC Operator / Wood Machinist in Braintree, Essex. This hands-on workshop role combines CNC operation with basic wood assembly in a busy manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has CNC experience, works confidently with timber and joinery tools, reads technical drawings, and can operate a range of woodworking machinery. On-site, full-time with steady hours.

Qualifications

• Previous CNC operating experience.
• Experience with wood, timber or joinery products.
• Experience using cross saws, band saws, routers and table saws.
• Basic wood assembly or carpentry skills.
• Confident with hand and power tools.
• Able to follow technical drawings and instructions.
• Reliable and practical team player in a workshop.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC machinery within a woodworking environment.
• Operating woodworking machinery, including cross saws, band saws, routers and table saws.
• Machining timber components to required specifications.
• Reading technical drawings and following job instructions.
• Carrying out basic wood assembly and fitting work.
• Using hand and power tools to assemble and finish products.
• Checking finished components for quality and accuracy.
• Maintaining a clean and organised workshop.

Skills

CNC operating experience

Woodworking experience

Read technical drawings

Hand and power tools

Team workshop collaboration

Woodworking machinery operation

Attention to detail

Tools

Cross saws

Band saws

Routers

Table saws

Job description

Temporary

£14.00 - £17.00 p/h

Braintree, Essex, England

On-Site Parking

Manufacturing

On-site

CNC Operator / Wood Machinist – Braintree – Full Time – £14–£17 per hour DOE

We are currently recruiting for a CNC Operator / Wood Machinist to join a well-established manufacturing business in Braintree, specialising in the production of high-quality timber doors and joinery products.

This is a hands-on workshop role combining CNC machine operation with basic wood assembly. The ideal candidate will have previous CNC experience and be confident using a range of woodworking machinery, alongside carrying out practical assembly work within a manufacturing environment.

About The Role

You will be responsible for operating CNC machinery and other woodworking equipment to manufacture timber components, alongside supporting the assembly and preparation of finished wooden products.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC machinery within a woodworking environment
• Operating woodworking machinery, including cross saws, band saws, routers and table saws
• Machining timber components to required specifications
• Reading technical drawings and following job instructions
• Carrying out basic wood assembly and fitting work
• Using hand and power tools to assemble and finish products
• Checking finished components for quality and accuracy
• Maintaining a clean and organised workshop

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous CNC operating experience
• Experience working with wood, timber or joinery products
• Experience using cross saws, band saws, routers and table saws
• Basic wood assembly or carpentry skills
• Confident using hand and power tools
• Able to follow technical drawings and instructions
• Reliable, practical and comfortable working as part of a workshop team

What's On Offer

• £14–£17 per hour, depending on experience
• Monday to Thursday: 7:00am–4:00pm
• Friday: 6:00am–12:00pm
• Early finish every Friday
• Full-time, workshop-based position
• Opportunity to work within a specialist timber manufacturing environment