The Best Connection Group Limited • Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5EL

Wood Machinist

About this role

The Best Connection are currently recruiting an experienced Wood Machinist for a well‑established and respected client within the construction industry, based in Forest Row. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business.

Location

Forest Row

Industry

Construction

Hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm, plus alternate Saturdays, 8am to 1pm

Pay

£13.67 an hour to £14.52 an hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities of the Wood Machinist

  • Operating a range of woodworking machinery safely and efficiently
  • Selecting appropriate timber to meet order requirements
  • Ensuring all orders are completed on time and to the highest quality standards
  • Carrying out quality control checks throughout the production process
  • Keeping the work area clean, tidy, and safe at all times
  • Understanding and adhering to risk assessments and safe systems of work
  • Completing additional duties as required

Requirements of the Wood Machinist

  • Ideally experience operating woodworking machinery, including: Resaw, CNC Moulder, 6 Head Planer, Thicknesser, Spindle Moulder
  • Ideally experience operating Sideloader and Counterbalance Forklifts
  • Good understanding of timber products and machining processes (ideal but not essential)
  • Ability to read and follow instructions from sales orders
  • Physically fit and capable of manual work
  • Able to work independently and use own initiative
  • Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
  • Full UK driving licence required

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The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.