Machine Operator

Parmar Staffing Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Machine Operator in Barking, IG11 to join a manufacturing team. This full-time role offers a salary of £27,000 to £32,000 per annum, depending on experience. Key responsibilities include operating woodworking machinery, interpreting technical drawings, and conducting routine maintenance. The ideal candidate will have machine operating experience, strong attention to detail, and be comfortable with physical tasks. Full training is provided for those without timber machining experience.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance

4% Employers pension contribution

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience as a machine operator in woodworking or similar environments.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate measurement skills.
• Willingness to learn technical drawing interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and job specifications.
• Measuring, marking, and preparing materials accurately.
• Setting up and operating woodworking machinery.
• Conducting quality checks to ensure specifications are met.
• Performing routine maintenance on machinery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accurate measurement skills

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Comfortable with physical tasks

Confidence in operating production machinery

Capable of working independently

Job description

Job Description

Machine Operator Woodworking

Salary : £27,000 to £32,000 per annum (higher for experienced wood machinists)

Hours : Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm, plus optional overtime on Saturday mornings

Location : Barking, IG11

Job Type : Full-time, Permanent

An established manufacturing business is recruiting for aMachine Operatorto join its busy production team. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in engineering, manufacturing, machine operating, or similar hands on environments.

Timber machining experience is beneficial, but not essential. Full training will be provided. The key requirement is an excellent eye for detail, strong measurement skills, and confidence working with industrial machinery.

Candidates with full wood machining experience will be offered a higher starting salary in line with their skills and capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and job specifications
• Accurately measuring, marking, and preparing materials
• Selecting the correct type and quantity of timber for each job
• Setting up and operating woodworking machinery, including band saws, circular saws, cross-cut saws, and spindle molders
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure components meet precise standards
• Performing routine maintenance on machines, including cleaning, lubrication, and blade changes
• Following all health and safety procedures and using PPE correctly
• Completing production paperwork such as job sheets and inspection records

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience as a machine operator in wood, engineering, manufacturing, metal, plastics, or similar environments
• Strong attention to detail with accurate measurement skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings or willingness to learn
• Comfortable with physical tasks and manual handling
• Confident operating or learning to operate production machinery
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary of £27,000 to £32,000, with higher salaries available for experienced wood machinists
• Full training provided for candidates without timber experience
• Stable working hours 7am–3pm, Monday to Friday
• Optional Saturday morning overtime
• Long-term career opportunity with scope to develop specialist skills
• 20 days holiday plus bank holiday
• Christmas shut down
• Life Insurance
• 4% Employers Pension Contribution
• Free parking

  If you have machine operating experience and want a secure, well supported role where you can learn new skills, we would love to hear from you.

  Apply today with your CV.