FLT & WOOD MACHINIST OPERATIVE – WATERFOOT
Our successful Waterfoot Branch is currently looking for an experienced FLT & Wood Machinist Operative to join our yard and manufacturing team.
This is a hands-on role supporting yard operations while also carrying out timber machining duties. The role will involve operating a counterbalance forklift and using wood machining equipment such as a spindle moulder to produce timber components to specification.
Who We Are
NWTT (North West Timber Treatments Limited) is a well-established, family-owned timber and construction supplier with seven depots situated throughout the North West of England.
Since 1986, NWTT has been a leading supplier of timber and construction materials across the North West. With 7 retail depots and a growing reputation for quality and service, we’re proud to support tradespeople, businesses, and DIYers alike.
If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you!
Why Join us?
- Competitive rates of pay with fixed working hours and regular overtime
- Staff discounts
- Uniform provided
- Training and development opportunities
- Varied hands-on role across yard operations and timber machining
The Role
Duties are varied and will include:
- Operating wood machining equipment safely and efficiently, including machines such as a spindle moulder
- Setting up machines, selecting cutters/tools, and making adjustments to achieve accurate finishes
- Producing timber components to drawings/specifications and maintaining consistent quality
- Measuring, checking and inspecting finished work to ensure accuracy and standards are met
- Operating a counterbalance forklift to move stock safely around the yard
- Loading and unloading vehicles safely
- Storing stock safely and securely in the yard
- Carrying out routine machine checks and basic maintenance, reporting defects/faults
- Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment
- Following all health & safety procedures and company policies at all times
- Supporting the wider branch and manufacturing team with additional duties as required
Qualifications & Skills
- Previous experience as a Wood Machinist / Joinery Machinist preferred
- Experience using machinery such as a spindle moulder preferred
- Counterbalance FLT licence required
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately to specifications
- Good understanding of safe working practices and machine guarding
- Reliable, proactive approach and able to work well as part of a team
Advantageous:
- Experience with other woodworking machinery such as planer/thicknesser, crosscut saws, rip saws, tenoner or mortiser
- Experience reading basic drawings/cutting lists
- Previous timber merchant, joinery or manufacturing experience
The Details
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £29,952 per year (based on 45 hours per week)
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday Working: Saturdays worked on a rotational basis to meet business needs, 7:30am – 12:00pm
Location: Waterfoot (in person)
Pay: £29,952.00 per year
Work Location: In person
