Wood Machinist

Location: Newport

Department: Joinery Workshop

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Workshop Manager

About Us

Time Recruitment is currently supporting a leading timber importer, manufacturer, and distributor with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. Their branch in Newport operates a busy, high-performing joinery workshop specialising in bespoke timber solutions. They supply premium joinery products for a wide variety of commercial environments, including hotels, care homes, hospitals, schools, and major development projects.

Role Purpose

The Machinist will play a key role in the production of high-quality bespoke joinery components. Working within a skilled team, you will operate a range of traditional and modern woodworking machinery to manufacture precision-crafted timber products in line with technical drawings and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce bespoke joinery components to required specifications and quality standards.
• Interpret and work from technical drawings and measurement requirements.
• Set up, operate, and adjust woodworking machinery, including spindle moulders, panel saws, and other workshop equipment.
• Select and change tooling to achieve required finishes, profiles, and production outcomes.
• Measure, prepare, and set out materials for machining.
• Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks on machinery.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment in line with company policies.
• Support wider workshop activities and collaborate effectively with colleagues to meet production deadlines.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Proven experience in a similar machinist or joinery workshop role.
• A relevant qualification in wood occupations or time-served experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Excellent timekeeping and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Flexible, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities.

Desirable:

• Experience producing bespoke, high-end joinery.
• Knowledge of machine maintenance and workshop H&S standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Standard working hours: Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday and Bank Holiday work as required.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Full training and ongoing professional development.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support.
• Free on-site parking.
• Christmas shutdown period.

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

How to Apply

If you believe you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role, please click Apply and submit your CV. We look forward to hearing from you.