Join our team at Dewsbury!
We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Mill Machinist to join our busy team at our Dewsbury branch.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to build a career within the timber industry. No previous woodmill machining experience is required, as full training will be provided. We're looking for an individual with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the commitment to develop new skills within a fast-paced environment.
Putting people at the heart of what we do
With more than 185 years’ trading experience, the Howarth Timber Group has grown to provide not only the widest range of products, but expertise, service and knowledge you can rely on.
With a nationwide network of branches supplying timber and building materials, kitchens and a dedicated manufacturing division supplying timber engineering services, the Howarth Timber Group is focused on providing market leading choice, quality, service and value.
Built on a passion for service and people, we strive to set the highest standards in the quality of our products, in the continuity of supply and in every aspect of customer service and support. Quality products and processes are what drive our passion, but people are central to everything we do and it’s thanks to our loyal workforce that we’ve built a strong and successful business.
Trainee Machinist Role Responsibility
- Learn to safely operate a range of woodworking machinery, including Multihead Moulder, Spindle Moulder, Band Saw and Cross Cut Saw
- Be trained to manufacture timber products to customer specifications and quality standards, including measuring, cutting and machining timber accurately and efficiently.
- Carry out quality checks to ensure finished products meet required standards.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
- Assist with the handling, storage and movement of timber products.
- Undertake training and development activities as required.
- Liaising with customers as to their timber requirements.
- Assist with general yard operations and work closely and effectively with the whole branch team.
- Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment, adhering to the Company’s health and safety policy and procedure at all times
What are the requirements to become part of our team?
- Full UK manual driving licence
- FLT and/or sideloader licence (desirable)
- A positive attitude and strong willingness to learn.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Good practical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A flexible and reliable approach to work.
- Availability to work full time, Monday to Friday inclusive (no Saturdays required)
Why choose Howarth Timber & Building Supplies for your next role?
Howarth Timber is a family-owned company, with a desire to provide colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Benefits include:
- Competitive hourly rate - above National Minimum Wage
- 31 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays
- Opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days’ annual leave or sell up to 3 days’ annual leave
- Length of service awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Colleague referral bonus scheme — if you refer someone for an HGV Driver role and they successfully complete their probationary period, you’ll receive a £500 bonus. T&Cs apply.
- Online Benefits Hub (inc discounts on gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, to name a few)
- Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line)
- Generous colleague Merchant Branch discount
- Opportunity to participate in a volunteering role for one working day per year – fully paid by the Company
- Excellent training and development opportunities
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
