CNC Operator

Drew Forsyth and Co; Mytholmroyd; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day or 5-day working week options

Fully funded training

Opportunity to learn additional CNC/mu

Long-term stability in a growing firm

Job summary

Drew Forsyth & Co, a family-owned furniture manufacturer, seeks an experienced CNC Operative to join its machine shop. You will set tools, load and run CNC programs, and operate CNC machinery across shifts while ensuring quality and accuracy of components. The role offers development opportunities alongside a senior CNC programmer.

Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years CNC experience, independent working capability, and a solid approach to problem-solving and detail orientation.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years CNC operating experience.
• Confident setting tools and changing cutters.
• Experience loading and running CNC programs.
• Good understanding of quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Practical problem-solving approach and attention to detail.
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently or in a team.
• Woodworking CNC experience preferred but not essential.

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 your machine and area clean and organised.
• Working with the CNC programmer and wider production team.
• Learning additional machinery and processes as experience develops.

Skills

CNC operating experience

Operating CNC independently

Tool setting & cutter changes

Loading & running CNC programs

Quality & dimensional accuracy

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Reliable & organised

Teamwork

Woodworking CNC experience (preferred)

Tools

Nesting machinery

Edgebander

Woodworking machinery

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