Wood Machinist
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £38,300 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Shop Floor Bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2025 |
| Location: | Wakefield, Yorkshire, WF4 3HT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 57775605 |
Summary
Wood Machinist – Fire Doors
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
£16–£17.50 per hour + bonus | Full-time, Permanent
We’re looking for an experienced wood machinist to join a busy fire door manufacturing team in Wakefield. This is a hands-on role working with both traditional woodworking machinery and modern CNC equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate spindle moulders, 4-cutter, planer–thicknesser, dimension saws, and beam saws.
- Produce high-quality, bespoke fire door sets.
- Maintain machinery and a safe, organised workshop.
- Occasional forklift driving (training can be provided).
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a wood machinist (fire door/joinery background desirable).
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- NVQ 2–3 in Joinery or Health & Safety certification (advantageous).
Benefits
- £16–£17.50 per hour (DOE) + performance bonus.
- Monday to Friday, 42 hours (early Friday finish, no bank holidays).
- Overtime available during peak periods.
- Pension, sick pay, casual dress, free parking, referral scheme.
If you’re an experienced wood machinist looking for a stable role with great benefits, apply today!
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
£16–£17.50 per hour + bonus | Full-time, Permanent
We’re looking for an experienced wood machinist to join a busy fire door manufacturing team in Wakefield. This is a hands-on role working with both traditional woodworking machinery and modern CNC equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate spindle moulders, 4-cutter, planer–thicknesser, dimension saws, and beam saws.
- Produce high-quality, bespoke fire door sets.
- Maintain machinery and a safe, organised workshop.
- Occasional forklift driving (training can be provided).
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a wood machinist (fire door/joinery background desirable).
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- NVQ 2–3 in Joinery or Health & Safety certification (advantageous).
Benefits
- £16–£17.50 per hour (DOE) + performance bonus.
- Monday to Friday, 42 hours (early Friday finish, no bank holidays).
- Overtime available during peak periods.
- Pension, sick pay, casual dress, free parking, referral scheme.
If you’re an experienced wood machinist looking for a stable role with great benefits, apply today!
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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