Timber Machinist Apprentice - Hands-on Training & Growth

The Best Connection; Waldron; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection are recruiting an Apprentice Machinist for a long-established client based in Forest Row. You will receive full training on saw, planing and moulding machinery and have a clear path for progression. Joining a friendly team, you will learn from experienced professionals and contribute to production targets.

Hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am-5:00pm with a rotational Saturday 8am-1pm in the yard; salary is £29,741.40 per annum.

Qualifications

• Ideally experience operating machinery.
• Experience operating Counterbalance Forklifts is preferred but not essential.
• Good understanding of timber products and machining processes (ideal).
• Ability to read and follow sales orders.
• Physically fit and capable of manual work.
• Able to work independently and use own initiative.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to safely operate the machinery.
• Cut, prepare and process products to specification.
• Assist with the handling and movement of timber throughout the workplace.
• Work as part of a small team to meet production targets.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety.
• Support yard operations and customer requirements, including Saturday yard duties.
• Keep work areas clean, safe and organised.

Skills

Machinery operation

Forklift operation

Timber products knowledge

Reading orders

Health and safety awareness

Independent worker

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

The Best Connection are recruiting an Apprentice Machinist for a long-established client based in Forest Row. You will receive full training on saw, planing and moulding machinery and have a clear path for progression. Joining a friendly team, you will learn from experienced professionals and contribute to production targets.

Hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am-5:00pm with a rotational Saturday 8am-1pm in the yard; salary is £29,741.40 per annum.