Patternmaker / Bench Joiner

Advanced Insulation Systems Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Gloucester is seeking a skilled Patternmaker/Woodworker to join their Manufacturing Materials team. The role involves constructing patterns and moulds from various materials, operating CNC machines, and maintaining high standards of quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in composites, woodworking, and metalwork, with a keen eye for detail. Additional benefits include a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and enhanced pension contributions.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to 15%

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension contributions

Life insurance (4x annual salary)

Access to well-being programs

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of composites, woodworking, and metalwork.
• Experience with setting up and operating machines.

Responsibilities

• Construct patterns and moulds from various materials.
• Operate CNC programming machines.
• Maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Composite Materials

Woodworking

Metalwork

CNC Programming

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Tools

CNC Machines

Saws

Lathes

Mills

Job description

Salary up to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Location: Gloucester, UK

This is a permanent, full-time vacancy.

The vacancy

The role of Patternmaker/Woodworker is to support the Manufacturing Materials team and produce patterns and moulds from various materials. The Patternmaker/Woodworker will be confident with composite materials, metalwork, and woodwork, carrying out set tasks in line with manufacturing instructions.

Role responsibilities:

• Construct patterns and moulds from metal, wood, and composite materials based on drawings and CAD data.
• Operate CNC programming machines to complete set tasks.
• Carry out daily production tasks as required, following manufacturing instructions.
• Maintain tools and equipment, including cleaning and safe storage.
• Liaise with customers and contractors.
• Assist in research and development duties when required.
• Reduce waste and dispose of waste materials according to company and legislative procedures.
• Follow stock control procedures as directed by the Pattern Shop Manager.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment, ensuring waste is properly disposed of.

Candidate requirements:

• Good knowledge of composites, woodworking, and metalwork.
• Experience with setting up and operating machines such as sanders, circular saws, band saws, mills, and lathes.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Experience in CNC programming is preferred but not essential.
• High attention to detail.

Additional benefits include a salary up to £35,000, a bonus scheme up to 15%, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension contributions (matched), life insurance (4x annual salary), access to well-being programs, and a cycle-to-work scheme.