Cnc Operator

Drew Forsyth And Co; Calverley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day working week

Permanent position

Fully funded training

Forklift training where required

Learn new machinery

Job summary

Drew Forsyth & Co is a family-owned manufacturer of bespoke furniture, including luxury kitchens and home offices, with nearly 60 years of UK service. We are seeking an experienced CNC Operative to join our machine shop and help develop the CNC department.

You will work with a senior CNC programmer, running and setting tools on CNC machines, ensuring quality and timely production for our high-end projects. A stable, long-term role with training and progression opportunities awaits.

Qualifications

• Around 2–3+ years' CNC operating experience.
• Experience running a CNC machine independently during a production shift.
• Confidence setting tools and changing cutters.
• Experience loading and running CNC programs.
• Good understanding of quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Practical approach to problem-solving.
• Good attention to detail.
• Reliable and organised working style.

Responsibilities

• Setting tools and changing cutters.
• Loading and running CNC programs.
• Operating CNC machinery throughout the production shift.
• Checking the quality and accuracy of machined components.
• Identifying and reporting any machining or quality issues.
• Carrying out basic machine maintenance.
• Keeping machine and surrounding area clean and productive.
• Collaborating with the CNC programmer and wider production team.

Skills

CNC operation

Tool setting

Program loading

Quality control

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Drew Forsyth & Co is a family-owned manufacturer of bespoke furniture, including luxury kitchens, bedrooms, cinema rooms and home offices.

We have supplied furniture throughout the UK for nearly 60 years. As the company continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced CNC Operative to join our machine shop and developing CNC department.

We currently operate three CNC machines, including 3-axis and nesting machinery, alongside specialist door machinery and an edgebander.

You will work alongside an experienced CNC programmer as we continue to invest in and develop this area of the business.

This role would suit someone who is confident taking responsibility for a CNC machine throughout their shift and is looking for a stable, long-term position within a growing manufacturing business.

What you will be doing

• Setting tools and changing cutters.
• Loading and running CNC programs.
• Operating CNC machinery throughout the production shift.
• Checking the quality and accuracy of machined components.
• Identifying and reporting any machining or quality issues.
• Carrying out basic machine maintenance.
• Keeping your machine and surrounding work area organised, clean and productive.
• Working alongside the CNC programmer and wider production team to keep work moving through the factory.
• Learning additional machinery and production processes as your experience develops.

What we are looking for

Ideally, you will have:

• Around 2–3+ years' CNC operating experience.
• Experience running a CNC machine independently during a production shift.
• Confidence setting tools and changing cutters.
• Experience loading and running CNC programs.
• A good understanding of quality and dimensional accuracy.
• A practical approach to problem-solving.
• Good attention to detail.
• A reliable and organised approach to your work.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider production team.

Woodworking CNC experience would be preferred, but it is not essential.

We would also be interested in speaking with experienced CNC operators from metal, plastics, engineering or other manufacturing environments who would like to move into high-end furniture manufacturing.

Experience with nesting CNC machinery, edgebanders or other woodworking machinery would be an advantage.

Working hours

We can offer either:

• 4-day working week – 38 hours
• 5-day working week – 40 hours

The working pattern can be discussed during the initial conversation.

What we offer

• A stable, permanent position within a growing family business.
• The option of a 4-day working week.
• The opportunity to work within a high-end bespoke furniture manufacturing environment.
• The chance to work alongside and learn from an experienced senior CNC programmer.
• Fully funded training relevant to your role and future development.
• Forklift training where required.
• The opportunity to learn additional machinery and production skills.
• Opportunities to develop your CNC knowledge and progress further within the department.
• A workplace where good ideas and suggestions are listened to.
• Long-term security within an established British manufacturer.

You can watch a short video about Drew Forsyth & Co here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbEt6rL9R30