Trainee Woodworking Machinist

Wilson Hardwoods Co is a growing timber business supplying hardwoods to customers across the UK.

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.

From our workshop in Ware, Hertfordshire, we prepare, machine and pack timber for a range of woodworking projects.

We are looking for a Trainee Woodworking Machinist to join us in a permanent part-time role, initially three days per week, starting at £13 per hour.

No previous experience is required, we value reliability, attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

You will receive practical training in timber machining alongside varied duties including order preparation, packing, loading and unloading timber, workshop cleaning and machinery care.

Some work may also involve site carpentry, with appropriate training and supervision.

This is an opportunity to learn practical skills and take on greater responsibility as the business grows, with pay progression as your skills develop.

• Learn to plane, thickness, rip and cross-cut timber accurately, with training and supervision.

• Measure timber and check dimensions, finish and quality against customer orders.

• Progress to following cutting lists and preparing timber to specified sizes.

• Pick, pack and label orders securely for dispatch.

• Organise timber stock and help with stock checks.

• Safely load and unload timber and customer orders.

• Carry out general workshop cleaning and keep work areas tidy.

• Clean and assist with routine machinery maintenance, as trained and authorised, following safe isolation procedures.

• Assist with occasional site carpentry, with appropriate training and supervision.

• Where suitably licensed and insured, assist with van collections and deliveries.

• Follow safety procedures, use the required protective equipment and report faults or hazards promptly.

Machinery will only be operated independently once the necessary training has been completed and competence has been assessed for the relevant tasks.

No previous woodworking experience or formal qualifications are required.

Training will be provided.

We are looking for someone who: • Is reliable, punctual and willing to learn.

• Has an interest in woodworking or practical workshop work.

• Pays attention to detail and has basic numeracy for measuring timber accurately.

• Can follow instructions, communicate clearly and work well with others.

• Takes safety seriously and follows workshop procedures.

• Is willing to help with varied duties, including packing, cleaning, timber handling and occasional site carpentry.

• Can travel reliably to our workshop in Ware, Hertfordshire.

Previous experience in woodworking, manufacturing, warehousing or another practical role would be beneficial, but is not essential.

A full driving licence is beneficial, but not essential.

Any van driving will be subject to the appropriate licence entitlement and insurance cover.

- Starting at applicable minimum wage rounded up (£13 an hour), with a three-month probation and pay progression as skills develop.

- Three days per week with the hope of increasing to full time. xrexnqw

Once probation is finished there will be a pay review with the hope of increasing pay if the candidate can machine unsupervised.