Trainee Wood Machinist

Optima UK INC Ltd; Wigston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training in woodworking

Career progression in woodworking

Supportive team environment

Stable full-time employment

Work on high-end interiors

Job summary

Optima UK INC Ltd in Leicester is seeking a motivated Trainee Wood Machinist to join their specialist workshop. This full-time role offers full training to develop into a skilled Wood Machinist, with hands-on experience on high-end joinery and interiors projects.

You will learn to prepare timber and board materials, operate a range of woodworking machinery under seasoned mentors, and contribute to production targets in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Interest in woodworking/manufacturing
• Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately
• Practical, hands-on approach
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely
• Good understanding of basic measurements and dimensions
• Reliable, punctual, and motivated
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• No previous woodworking or machining experience required – full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Learn and assist with woodworking and machining processes under skilled craftsmen
• Prepare timber, sheet materials, and other woodworking materials for machining
• Measure and mark materials accurately according to drawings and specifications
• Learn to safely operate a range of woodworking machinery and hand tools
• Assist with cutting, shaping, drilling, routing, planing, and moulding timber components
• Follow technical drawings, measurements, and instructions
• Carry out quality checks to ensure components meet required standards
• Assist with setting up machinery and preparing materials for production
• Maintain tools, machinery, and the work area in a clean and safe condition
• Follow all company health and safety procedures
• Work as part of a skilled manufacturing team to meet production requirements

Skills

Interest in woodworking

Attention to detail

Practical hands-on

Willingness to learn

Safety conscious

Team player

Basic measurements understanding

Job description

Job Role: Trainee Wood Machinist Location: Leicester Pay Rate: National Minimum Wage Shift: 7am to 4pm Mon to Thu, 7am to 1pm on Fri

Benefits

• Full training in a specialist, high-value woodworking skill
• Opportunity to develop a long-term career as a skilled Wood Machinist
• Supportive and skilled team environment
• Stable, full-time employment
• Opportunity to work on high-end bespoke furniture and interiors

About the Company

A long-established and highly respected manufacturer specialising in high-end bespoke interiors, joinery, and fit-out projects. With over a century of experience, the company combines traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques to deliver premium furniture products for luxury commercial and residential environments.

About the Role

They are looking for a motivated and hands-on Trainee Wood Machinist to join their team, with full training provided to develop the skills and knowledge required to become a skilled Wood Machinist through their in-house structured training programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in high-quality woodworking, manufacturing, and craftsmanship.

As a Trainee Wood Machinist, you will learn how to prepare, machine, and shape timber and manufactured board materials to precise specifications, using a range of woodworking machinery and hand tools under the guidance of experienced craftsmen.

What is Wood Machining?

Wood machining is the process of cutting, shaping, and preparing timber and board materials using specialist woodworking machinery. This can include operations such as sawing, planing, routing, moulding, drilling, and machining components to accurate measurements.

Wood machinists play an important role in producing high-quality components for bespoke furniture, interiors, joinery, and specialist fit-out projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and assist with woodworking and machining processes under skilled craftsmen
• Prepare timber, sheet materials, and other woodworking materials for machining
• Measure and mark materials accurately according to drawings and specifications
• Learn to safely operate a range of woodworking machinery and hand tools
• Assist with cutting, shaping, drilling, routing, planing, and moulding timber components
• Follow technical drawings, measurements, and instructions
• Carry out quality checks to ensure components meet required standardsAssist with setting up machinery and preparing materials for production
• Maintain tools, machinery, and the work area in a clean and safe condition
• Follow all company health and safety procedures
• Work as part of a skilled manufacturing team to meet production requirements

About You

• Interest in woodworking, manufacturing, or craftsmanship
• Good attention to detail and an ability to work accurately
• Practical, hands-on approach
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely
• Good understanding of basic measurements and dimensions
• Reliable, punctual, and motivated
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

No previous woodworking or machining experience is required - full training will be provided.

Previous experience using hand tools, woodworking tools, machinery, or working in a practical environment would be advantageous but is not essential.