Wood Machinist

Harlow Bros Ltd; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Online GP

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Employee Referral Scheme

In House Training

Recognised Qualifications

Job summary

Harlow Bros Ltd in Leicestershire is seeking a dedicated Wood Machinist to join our team in Long Whatton. You will operate and set up high-speed moulders and traditional woodworking machines to produce precise components to a high-quality finish.

The role requires experience with wood machinery, strong attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude. We offer in-house training, life assurance, access to an online GP, employee discounts, and an employee ownership culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with wood machinery and technical skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop and assist other team members.
• Good attention to detail.
• A positive can-do attitude.
• Good timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating traditional wood working machines to produce batches of components required (from solid wood and from panel products) to a high-quality finish
• Setting up and operating high speed wood moulders (Weinig, Leadermac, Wadkin, etc.)
• Operating various machinery such as morticer, cross cut saw, spindle moulder, six-headed moulders, planer, thicknesser and table saw
• Quality and quantity check all orders machined, controlling output and escalating issues
• Undertake routine operator led maintenance on machinery daily and to fill in maintenance sheets

Skills

Wood machinery

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Can-do attitude

Timekeeping

Job description

Location: Harlow Bros Long Whatton, Hathern Road, Long Whatton, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5DE.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: 39 hours per week

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Wood Machinist to join our team in Long Whatton. Candidates will ideally have experience and qualifications in wood-machining, specifically operating and setting up high speed wood moulders. Company specific training will be provided to enhance gaps in skills.

What you’ll be doing as a Wood Machinist

• Setting and operating traditional wood working machines to produce batches of components required (from solid wood and from panel products) to a high-quality finish
• Setting up and operating high speed wood moulder, (Weinig, Leadermac, wadkin etc.)
• Experience of operating various machinery such as, Morticer, Cross Cut Saw, Spindle Moulder, six headed moulders, Planer, Thicknesser and Table Saw.
• Quality and quantity check all orders machined, controlling output and escalating issues
• Undertake routine operator led maintenance on machinery daily and to fill in maintenance sheets

Your Skills

• Experience with wood machinery and technical skills
• Willingness to learn and develop and assist other member of the team where required
• Good attention to detail
• A positive can-do attitude
• Good timekeeping

What We Offer

• Life assurance cover
• Access to 24/7 online GP
• Discount across Harlow Bros. Branches
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Extras retail discounts & Byond Card
• Employee Referral Scheme
• In House Training and Recognised Qualifications

Harlow Timber Group is a leading provider of quality timber products and building materials, committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers. With a rich history and strong presence in the industry, we pride ourselves on our knowledgeable team and our dedication to excellence.

Harlow Timber Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are also proud to be employee-owned, creating a future built on shared success and strong values. Our Employee Ownership Trust empowers our people while preserving the principles that have shaped our business.