Wood Machinist

Drew Forsyth and Co; Mytholmroyd; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Bonus scheme

Fully funded training

Career progression

Competitive pay

Job summary

Drew Forsyth & Co, a family-owned furniture manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Wood Machinist to join its production team in the UK. The role involves setting tools, loading and running CNC programs, and maintaining machine quality across a 4-day week.

You will work with a wider production team to ensure continuous movement of work through the factory, with opportunities for skill development and progression within the company. Training is provided to support future growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ to 3+ years of wood machining experience.
• Experience running CNC machines independently during a production shift.
• Confidence setting tools and changing cutters.
• Good understanding of quality and dimensional accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Set tools and change cutters to prepare machines.
• Load and run CNC programs, monitor production.
• Operate machinery across the shift and maintain workflow.
• Check quality and accuracy of machined components.
• Identify and report machining or quality issues.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and keep area clean.

Skills

Wood Machining

CNC operation

Quality control

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

CNC machine

Job description

Drew Forsyth & Co is a family-owned manufacturer of bespoke furniture, including luxury kitchens, bedrooms, cinema rooms, home offices and more.

We have supplied furniture throughout the UK for nearly 60 years and, as the company continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Wood Machinist to join our team.

We take a long‑term view on hiring and offer good long‑term job security, along with opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the company.

What you will be doing

• Setting tools and changing cutters
• Loading and running CNC programs
• Operating machinery throughout the production shift
• Checking the quality and accuracy of machined components
• Identifying and reporting any machining or quality issues
• Carrying out basic machine maintenance
• Keeping your machine and surrounding work area organised, clean and productive
• Working with the wider production team to keep work moving through the factory
• Learning additional machinery and production processes as your experience develops
• Getting involved in continuous improvement activities

What we are looking for

Ideally, you will have:

• 2 – 3 + years' Wood Machining Experience
• Experience running a CNC machine independently during a production shift
• Confidence setting tools and changing cutters
• Experience loading and running CNC programs
• A good understanding of quality and dimensional accuracy
• A practical approach to problem-solving
• Good attention to detail
• A reliable and organised approach to your work
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider production team
• An open mind towards new ideas and ways of working
• A willingness to get involved in continuous improvement
• Flexibility and the ability to work as part of a team
• Reliability and the ability to turn up on time

Working hours

We offer a 4-day working week, working 38.5 hours Monday to Thursday, giving you a three-day weekend every week.

What we offer

• A stable, permanent position within a growing family business
• Long-term job security
• A 4-day working week
• Monthly achievable cash bonus/incentive scheme
• Fully funded training relevant to your role and future development
• The opportunity to develop your skills
• Opportunities to move throughout the company should you wish to progress your career
• A workplace where your opinions are valued and ideas for improvements are implemented
• Time set aside each day to clean and improve your work area and the company

You can watch a short video about Drew Forsyth & Co here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbEt6rL9R30