Some CNC machining jobs are repetitive.
Load a sheet.....Press Start.......Repeat.
This isn't one of them.
At Clarke Rendall, every project is bespoke.
Every drawing is different.
Every day brings a new challenge.
One day you'll be machining a statement reception desk for a global company's headquarters.
The next you'll be producing components for a luxury boardroom table, feature walling or bespoke commercial furniture.
If you're someone who enjoys variety, precision and seeing your work become exceptional furniture...
You'll probably enjoy working here.
ABOUT CLARKE RENDALL
For over 30 years we've been designing and manufacturing high-quality bespoke commercial furniture and specialist joinery from our Milton Keynes workshop.
Everything we build is made to order.
Nothing is mass-produced.
Our clients come to us because they want something unique—and our manufacturing team are the people who make that happen.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Programming CNC machining operations
- Creating efficient machining strategies and nests
- Producing accurate components from technical drawings
- Selecting appropriate tooling and machining methods
- Setting and operating CNC woodworking machinery
- Working closely with our design and bench joinery teams
- Helping continually improve manufacturing efficiency and quality
This is a role where your experience and judgement really matter.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO...
✔ Enjoys problem solving.
✔ Thinks ahead before pressing 'Cycle Start.'
✔ Takes genuine pride in producing accurate work.
✔ Understands furniture manufacture.
✔ Enjoys working on bespoke projects.
✔ Likes being part of a friendly, skilled workshop team.
✔ Wants to build exceptional furniture—not simply machine panels all day.
EXPERIENCE WE'D LIKE TO SEE
We're interested in people with experience in CNC woodworking and furniture manufacture.
The ideal candidate will have experience in:
- Programming CNC woodworking machinery
- Biesse CNC experience beneficial
- CAD/CAM workflows
- Reading technical drawings
- Nesting and material optimization
- Cutting sheet materials including MFC, MDF, Laminate (HPL), veneer and solid surface
- Toolpath creation
- Use of 2D CAD software for editing DXF files
- Furniture manufacturing or specialist joinery
- Working to high quality standards
If you've programmed different CNC machinery before, don't let that put you off applying. We're much more interested in your ability, attitude and willingness to learn than the particular software you've used.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
£20+ per hour
£47,000+ per annum (depending on experience)
Plus:
- Company Healthcare Scheme (after 3 months)
- Company Pension (after 3 months)
- Overtime opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Modern, well-equipped workshop
- Long-established Company
- Friendly, experienced team
- Interesting projects you'll be proud to be part of.
WHY PEOPLE ENJOY WORKING HERE
We're not looking for someone to simply operate a CNC machine. We're looking for someone who enjoys seeing a concept become reality. Someone who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges. Someone who still gets satisfaction from producing work to an exceptional standard.
If that sounds like you...
We'd love to hear from you.
COME AND HAVE A LOOK BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Changing jobs is a big decision.
If you'd like to visit our workshop, meet the team and see the type of projects we manufacture before applying, we'd be delighted to show you around.
No obligation.Just come and see what makes Clarke Rendall different.
Pay: Up to £47,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
