Factory Machinist

Are you an experienced machinist?

Do you want to work at a company that value and look after their staff?

If yes, this is the role for you!

Our client, celebrating over 75 years of excellence since 1947, is seeking dedicated individuals to join their family in West Yorkshire as Factory Machinists. If you're passionate about delivering quality, value, and service, then this is the opportunity for you!

What’s in it for you:

• Starting salary £26,384 per annum
• 80% Staff Discount on products
• Non-Sacrifice Company Pension
• Generous Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Free Parking
• On-site Company subsidized canteens
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annualized Health Surveillance, Hearing, Lung Function, and Blood Pressure Tests
• 2-week Christmas shut down
• Provided PPE, including safety footwear, eye protection, and ear protection
• Monday to Friday shifts in an annualized hours pattern

About the Job:

As a Woodworking Machine Operator / Factory Machinist, you'll be an integral part of a fast-paced production team. We're looking for individuals with a can-do attitude, keen attention to detail, and the ability to operate a range of woodworking machinery safely. In the role you will:

• Conduct regular machine safety checks at the start of each shift and report any concerns
• Operate machinery in accordance with safety procedures
• Check product requirements and materials for each production run
• Set up and program machinery for each run based on procedures and experience
• Continuously observe machine operation and conduct checks as necessary during each run
• Working within a factory environment with potential dust and higher noise levels
• Physically demanding nature of the job, including heavy lifting on a regular basis

Working hours:

Flexible Hours, Balanced Life: Guaranteed 39-hour workweek

Paid for 39 hours, no matter what

Monday to Friday, flexible start/finish:

🕖 Monday to Thursday; 8:00am – 5:00pm

🕗 Friday; 7:00am – 12:00pm

Summer Perk: in order for you to enjoy the (rare) sunshine, we give the option for you to work longer days for 4 days, and get an extra day off!

About You:

• Ability to read and understand product drawings or create plots for panel production
• Previous experience or ability to use Work in Progress system
• Proficiency in operating relevant machinery, including software for PC controlled machinery or programming CNC machines
• Understanding of machine operation for basic fault finding and correction
• Awareness of tolerances required for each product
• Knowledge of safety procedures, manual handling, and regulations for machinery operation
• Basic understanding of quality standards for different products

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background or experience.

For further information, please contact Alex on (phone number removed), or apply online via our website.