Trainee Timber Machinist - Newry

Haldane Fisher Ltd; Newry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber and builder's merchant in Newry is seeking a Trainee Timber Machinist. This role offers training to develop into a wood machinist, focusing on operational safety and high-quality production. Benefits include competitive pay, staff discounts, and a comprehensive training program. The ideal candidate should have a positive attitude, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

Staff Discounts

Standard working patterns for work-life balance

30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

Incentive bonus scheme

Comprehensive in-house training programme

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Interest in working in a Timber Manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills as a wood machinist.

Responsibilities

• Interpret technical profile drawings to produce accurate moulded products.
• Assist with basic machine maintenance tasks.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.

Skills

Team Player

Attention to Detail

Positive 'Can Do' Attitude

Hard Working

Job description

Haldane Fisher are a leading timber and builder's merchants and have a reputation for innovation and excellence within their field. The company believes in their people and strives to provide excellent and reliable service to their customers.

We wish to recruit a Trainee Timber Machinist for our Sawmill Production area based in Newry. This is for someone looking to learn and develop into becoming a fully competent wood machinist within a professional manufacturing environment within one of the UK and Ireland's leading independent merchants. The successful person will be trained by experienced machinists to safely operate and maintain precision wood moulding machinery whilst producing high-quality profiles for a wide range of timber products.

Key responsibilities of a Trainee Timber Machinist will include:

• Interpret and work from technical profile drawings to produce accurate moulded products.
• Working to achieve allocated KPI's and Efficiencies
• Assist with basic machine maintenance tasks, including cleaning, lubrication, and routine checks, reporting faults promptly.
• Ensuring health and safety standards in the department are met
• Keeping a high standard of housekeeping

Applications for this role are invited from an individual who:

• Has an interest in working in a Timber Manufacturing environment
• Is a Team Player, with a positive 'Can Do' attitude
• Is Hard Working and willing to Learn
• Good attention to detail and commitment to safety

The successful person will receive a competitive rate of pay plus benefits including:

• Staff Discounts
• Standard working patterns to encourage a work-life balance
• 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Incentive bonus scheme
• A comprehensive in-house training programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Closing date for the receipt of all completed applications is Monday 20th October 2025

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