DN Colleges is looking to appoint a skilled and motivated Wood Machinist to support the delivery of our Construction curriculum. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced woodworking professional to play a key role in preparing materials, maintaining specialist equipment and supporting learners within a practical educational environment.
Working closely with curriculum staff and the Curriculum Lead, you will prepare and machine timber products, maintain workshop resources and equipment, and help ensure learners benefit from a safe, well-organised and industry-focused learning environment. You will also contribute to learner support, quality processes, health and safety compliance and departmental activities that promote student recruitment and engagement.
This role would suit someone with current construction industry experience who enjoys sharing their knowledge and supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare and machine rough sawn timber into sectional sized timbers and moulded components for curriculum delivery.
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Set up and operate woodworking machinery including rip saws, crosscut saws, surface planers, thicknessers and wall saws.
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Support curriculum staff with the supervision of learners and learner groups within workshop environments.
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Provide guidance and support to learners to help them successfully complete their studies.
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Undertake planning, preparation and assessment activities required to meet external body requirements.
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Maintain learner records, attendance information and other departmental documentation.
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Complete and maintain risk assessments, machine checks and safety records.
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Carry out workshop safety inspections and produce relevant reports.
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Undertake stocktaking activities and maintain inventories.
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Support the maintenance, modification and suitability of specialist equipment and resources.
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Assist with the purchasing of services and supplies for the curriculum area.
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Represent the department at open events and other student recruitment activities.
Essential Criteria
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Level 3 qualification in Bench Joinery.
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Level 2 qualification in Wood Machining.
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Recent experience working within the construction industry.
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Ability to plan and prepare learning resources and maintain workshop equipment.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both staff and learners.
Benefits for Working for DN Colleges
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Permanent position with a competitive salary of £26,131 to £27,436.
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30 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays and two weeks at Christmas.
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Group personal pension scheme.
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Access to the Health Scheme.
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Support for professional development and continuous professional learning.
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Opportunity to be part of a collaborative organisation committed to learner success.
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Flexible working arrangements may be considered.
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Reimbursement of approved business-related expenses.
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Membership opportunities with recognised Trade Unions.
Important Things to Note
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In DN Colleges we call this role Wood Machinist but you might know this as Bench Joiner, Woodworking Machinist, Timber Machinist, Joinery Machinist or Workshop Joiner.
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This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
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The successful candidate will be expected to work in line with safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity requirements.
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Flexibility may be required to support curriculum delivery and college activities.
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Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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We are not looking for agency support for this role.
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If you need more information, please contact us at [email protected].
Closing date: 17th September 2026
Here at Doncaster College and University Centre we understand that choosing what to do next can be a huge decision. It’s not just about the course you choose to study, it is about the tutors, the experiences and the friends you meet along the way.
We have over 120 courses at full and part-time, from entry level right up to university level. As well as the vast amount of courses on offer, we ensure all our students get the right support and guidance whether it is through our careers service, our additional learning support, counselling, student finance and many other services all tailored to each individual.
Our exciting and modern campus is in a central location, packed with workspaces designed to industry standard. We work directly with employers allowing you real work experience and industry insight that you will not get from sitting behind a desk.
