Wood Machinist / CNC Operative

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd on behalf of a family-run manufacturer in Bolton is seeking a Wood Machinist / CNC Operative. The role is full-time and permanent, offering £15 per hour depending on experience, with overtime available.

You will work on bespoke timber handrails for high-end projects, handling ripsawing, cross-cutting, bandsawing, planing exotic hardwoods, lamination, and loading/unloading the CNC router with air-powered tools on a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience in woodworking and machining.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare raw materials by ripsawing, cross-cutting, bandsawing and planing hardwoods.
• Laminate materials using adhesives before machining.
• Load and unload the CNC router using air-powered tools.
• Operate the 5-axis CNC router with predefined programs and control speeds.
• Perform general workshop duties and ensure quality of raw materials.

Skills

Woodworking experience

Troubleshooting

Initiative

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

GCSE Maths, Science & English

Vocational courses / apprenticeships in relevant field

Tools

CNC Router

5-axis CNC

Air-powered tools

Job description

A Wood Machinist / CNC Operative is required by a family-run manufacturer in Bolton, operating on a full-time, permanent basis. The role offers £15 per hour, dependent on experience, with overtime available. Working on the shop floor of a purpose-built factory, the position involves producing bespoke timber handrails for the high-end market, where each project is made to individual customer specifications. Responsibilities include preparing raw materials through ripsawing, cross-cutting, bandsawing, and planing exotic hardwoods; laminating materials with adhesives; and loading and unloading the CNC router using air-powered tools. Candidates should possess strong machining skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain uncompromising quality standards.

Wood Machinist / CNC Operative Location: Bolton Salary: £15 per hour depending on experience, plus overtime

Responsibilities

• Preparing raw materials – ripsawing, cross cutting, bandsawing and planing various exotic hardwoods
• Laminating materials – using various adhesives to bond materials prior to machining.
• Loading & Unloading the CNC router – using air powered tools to quickly and accurately load the machine bed as we produce handrails on the left and right hand sides simultaneously.
• Operating the 5 axis CNC router – loading pre-defined programs and manually operating speeds, feeds etc
• Other Duties – General workshop duties, troubleshooting mechanical issues, taking charge of deliveries, quality control with raw materials, tooling re-grind requirements, setting up and using JIGs etc.

Skills

• Candidates should have some experience in the woodworking industry.
• Proven troubleshooting ability
• Knowledge of tooling and/or CNCs preferable, but not essential
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Attention to detail and an eye for quality standards
• Excellent time management

Education

• GSCE level in Maths Science & English
• Vocational courses / apprenticeships in relevant field preferable

Contractual

• 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri with breaks and lunch
• Overtime and split shift work likely in future
• Hourly wage £15 per hour, depending on experience, plus overtime and perks
• Paid overtime & split shift opportunities likely

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.