Junior Wood Machinist

Streamline Search; Rugby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days of holiday

Job summary

Streamline Search is looking for a skilled Wood Machinist to join a busy team in Rugby, England. This hands-on role focuses on precision craftsmanship and the production of high-quality components. Candidates should have experience in a machining environment and be willing to support and mentor less experienced team members.

The role includes producing accurate components, resolving production challenges, and contributing to process improvements while maintaining health and safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a wood machining or joinery workshop environment.
• Strong understanding of materials and machining techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality machined components to specification.
• Operate within a busy workshop environment.
• Select materials to achieve optimal finish.

Skills

Experience in wood machining

Understanding of materials and techniques

Ability to support team members

Health & safety awareness

Proactive attitude

Job description

Wood Machinist / Junior Wood Machinist

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Holiday: 28 days (including bank holidays)

Location: On-site

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for a skilled and experienced Wood Machinist to join a busy machine shop team within a high-quality manufacturing environment.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who takes pride in precision craftsmanship, understands material selection, and is passionate about producing components of the highest structural and aesthetic quality.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting production output, maintaining quality standards, and helping develop less experienced team members within the workshop.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality, accurate machined components to specification
• Operate within a busy workshop environment to meet production targets
• Select appropriate materials to achieve optimal finish and consistency
• Identify and resolve design, material, and production challenges
• Support and mentor less experienced team members or apprentices
• Contribute to improvements in processes, methods, and workshop efficiency
• Maintain high standards of health & safety at all times

Requirements

• Experience in a wood machining, furniture making, or joinery workshop environment
• Strong understanding of materials and machining techniques
• Ability to work effectively in a team and support others
• Experience mentoring or training apprentices (or willingness to do so)
• Strong awareness of health & safety practices
• Proactive attitude with a focus on quality and continuous improvement