Cnc Wood Machinist

Thrive Personnel; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Personnel in Leeds is seeking a skilled CNC Operator / Wood Machinist for a late shift, manufacturing high-quality furniture components for hospitality. You will set up and operate CNC woodworking machinery, read drawings, and work to tight tolerances.

You will join a busy production team, perform quality checks, maintain tools and machinery, and contribute ideas to improve efficiency while meeting production targets in a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC woodworking machinery essential.
• Experience with beam saws, edge banders and CNC software is advantageous.
• Able to read technical drawings and work to precise specs.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC woodworking machinery and beam saws.
• Read technical drawings and production paperwork to produce components on time.
• Carry out quality checks, report defects, and keep the workspace clean and safe.
• Support the production team and suggest process improvements.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

WoodWOP

B-Solid

Job description

CNC Operator / Wood Machinist - Late Shift

Leeds, LS10

£16-£17 per hour, dependent on experience

Permanent, 39 hours per week

Monday to Wednesday, 3:30pm - 2:00am; Thursday, 3:30pm - 1:00am

The Role

We are looking for an experienced CNC Operator / Wood Machinist to join a busy manufacturing environment producing high-quality furniture for the hospitality sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for machining timber and board materials to precise specifications, ensuring components are produced accurately, efficiently and to a high standard. You will work as part of a skilled production team, helping to maintain quality and meet production deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

The role will involve setting and operating CNC woodworking machinery, along with equipment such as beam saws and edge banders. You will work from technical drawings, labels and production paperwork to produce components accurately and within required timescales.

You will also carry out quality checks, identify and report any defects, keep machinery and work areas clean and safe, and support the wider production team where required. There will also be opportunities to contribute ideas towards improving processes and efficiency within the machine shop.

Experience Required

Previous experience operating CNC woodworking machinery is essential. Experience with beam saws, edge banders and CNC software such as WoodWOP or B-Solid would be highly advantageous.

You should be confident reading technical drawings and working accurately to specifications, with good attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality. The ability to work independently, use your initiative and work effectively as part of a team is also important.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, motivated and takes pride in their work. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and able to meet production targets without compromising on quality or safety