Wood Machine Operator – Utrecht (Full-Time, Heavy Work)

Nederland. AB; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free transportation to work by car or

SNF-certified company accommodation

Health insurance

Access to employee portal

Language courses

Professional training

Job summary

Nederland. AB in Utrecht is seeking a Wood Machine Operator to join a wood packaging and processing workshop. You will work with wood panels, beams, and related materials, following work orders and using sawing machines in a dynamic, hands-on environment.

The team emphasizes a friendly, supportive atmosphere and practical safety practices. The role requires basic English for work communication, and the facility supports growth through training and language courses.

Qualifications

• Experience with wood processing machines or good technical skills.
• Ability to work precisely and accurately.
• Forklift certificate is a plus but not required.
• Physically fit for heavy work.
• Team player with technical and spatial insight.
• Basic English skills are sufficient for communication at work.

Responsibilities

• Operate sawing machines following work orders.
• Move wood pieces using a pallet truck and place on stands.
• Cut materials per order and move stands to the next station for assembly.
• Assist with handling loads using lifting tables, overhead crane, and vacuum lifter.
• Work in a friendly, collaborative workshop with a safety-focused mindset.

Skills

Wood processing machines

Job description

Intro

Join our wood processing team in Utrecht as a Wood Machine Operator. Work with modern tools, enjoy friendly colleagues, and earn from €16 per hour.

This is what you will do

As a Wood Machine Operator, you’ll be working in our production department, where we handle wood panels, beams, planks, and also heavy-duty cardboard. Every day brings something new because we create custom products for our clients based on their specific requests. Your main task is to follow work orders and operate the sawing machines. You will use a pallet truck to collect and move the right wood to your working area. Precision is key: even small mistakes in measurements can cause problems later in the process. You’ll cut materials as per the order and place them on special stands. Once ready, you move the stands to the next station so your colleagues can assemble crates or floors.

Your workday is active and varied. Besides the pallet truck, you’ll use lifting tables, an overhead crane, and a vacuum lifter to make your job easier and safer. You’ll receive guidance so you can operate the sawing machines safely and efficiently. Our workshop has 19 colleagues, and together we share a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Teamwork is important here—we help each other out and get to know one another.

This job offers you the chance to learn and grow in a close-knit team where your contribution matters. You’ll be supported to master the machines, and you’ll work in a place where no two days are the same. Basic English skills (A2) are enough for this job – you just need to understand simple instructions and be able to communicate at work.

This is what we expect from you

• Experience with wood processing machines, construction, or good technical skills
• Able to work precisely and accurately
• Forklift certificate is a plus, but not required
• Physically fit for heavy work
• Team player with technical and spatial insight
• Basic English skills are sufficient for this position – understanding simple instructions and the ability to communicate at work.

This is your future workplace

You will be working in the wood packaging and processing sector, in a modern and well-equipped workshop. The environment is welcoming, with a team of around 35 people who know each other well and are always ready to help. The culture is practical, friendly, and focused on quality and safety.

This is what we offer

• A gross hourly wage of 16; paid weekly
• Free transportation to work by car or traditional bicycle. In the case of an electric bicycle, the cost is €6/week
• SNF-certified company accommodation at €129 per week (double rooms) and health insurance at €39.35 per week
• Support from a coordinator and access to the employee portal (contracts, documents, payslips, annual earnings statements, etc.)
• Opportunities for growth – language courses and professional training, including job-specific courses