Wood Machinist

Streamline Search Ltd.; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlands of Kingston in Kingston upon Thames is seeking an experienced CNC Joinery Machinist to join their machine shop. You will produce high-quality bespoke joinery components and support the wider production team using CNC equipment.

The role is hands-on, with a strong emphasis on reading drawings, attention to detail, and reliability. A competitive salary of £40,000–£45,000 per annum accompanies a Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:15pm schedule with optional weekend overtime.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in joinery or woodworking manufacturing.
• Hands-on CNC machining experience.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set CNC machinery within the machine shop.
• Produce bespoke joinery components accurately and efficiently.
• Work from technical drawings and production information.
• Set up machinery and select appropriate tooling.
• Carry out quality checks throughout production.
• Identify and report tooling, programme or machine issues.
• Support general machine shop activities and production needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Collaborate with joinery and production teams.
• Contribute to improvements in machining processes and efficiency.

Skills

CNC machining

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Independence & teamwork

Quality awareness

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Exclusive CNC Joinery Machinist - Woodlands of Kingston

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:15pm

Overtime: Optional weekend overtime available

The Opportunity

Streamline Search are delighted to be working exclusively with Woodlands of Kingston on an exciting opportunity for an experienced CNC Joinery Machinist to join their machine shop.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong joinery background and CNC machining experience, who can hit the ground running while continuing to develop their technical skills.

The successful candidate will work within the machine shop, producing high-quality bespoke joinery components and supporting the wider production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating and setting CNC machinery within the machine shop.
• Producing bespoke joinery components accurately and efficiently.
• Working from technical drawings and production information.
• Setting up machinery and selecting appropriate tooling.
• Carrying out quality checks throughout production.
• Identifying and reporting any tooling, programme or machine issues.
• Supporting general machine shop activities and production requirements.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Working closely with the wider joinery and production teams.
• Contributing to improvements in machining processes and efficiency.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience within joinery or woodworking manufacturing.
• Hands-on CNC machining experience.
• Good understanding of joinery manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• A practical, reliable and hardworking approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• CNC programming experience would be desirable but is not essential.
• A willingness to learn and develop their CNC and technical skills.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced joinery machinist who wants to join an established business, work within a dedicated machine shop and develop their CNC expertise.