W Hanson have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking Machinist/ Sawmill Operator at out Southall depot
This is a fast-paced working environment working within a well-established team.We are looking for candidates who have relevant experience within timber industry.
Experience is preferable but not essential – any experience working in a mill, or a timber yard is highly beneficial. If you have any experience as a state moulder operator or a machinist, we would be interested in speaking to you.
Candidates who have experience and qualifications in wood-machining, specifically operating and setting up high speed wood moulders. Company specific training will be provided to enhance gaps in skills, and candidates who can demonstrate a genuine thirst to learn will achieve their potential
The role will encompass the following duties:
- Setting and operating traditional wood working machines to produce batches of components required (from solid wood and from panel products) to a high-quality finish
- Setting up and operating high speed wood moulder, (Weinig, Leadermac, wadkin etc.).
- Ability to use various machinery such as, Morticer, Cross Cut Saw, Spindle Moulder, Planer, Thicknesser and Table Saw.
- Undertake routine operator led maintenance on machinery daily
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
The successful candidate must have:
- Experience with wood machinery and technical skills in wood working machinery
- Willingness to learn and develop and an ability or desire to teach others
- A positive, can-do attitude with basic problem-solving abilities
Good timekeeping and reliability is essential
Hours of work : Monday to Friday 7-5 and every other Saturday 7-12
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Experience:
- Woodworking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
