_{25th April, 2025}

LEAD INFORMATION

Job Title – Wood Machinist
Site location – St Helens
Responsible to – Production Manager 
Purpose of the role - Our client in St Helens is currently recruiting for a Wood Machinists to join their established team on temporary to permeant contracts. 
Client brief - Our client is a large well renowned family-owned business in Manufacturing products based in St Helens and supply the retail trade and builders merchants across the UK.

KEY INFORMATION

Reason for vacancy – Increased demand
Contract – Temp to perm
Hourly Rate - £14.50ph 
Shifts – Monday to Friday days only, 8am-5.30pm (1 hour deducted for lunch per day)
Holidays – Holiday accrual whilst temp, 28 days inc bank holidays when perm
Facilities – Fantastic facilities on site, very clean and tidy office environment, kitchen/canteen, vending machines, free parking

RESPONSIBILITIES
The role - 
 
The responsibilities of these positions are varied but not limited to 

• Operating Wood Turning Machinery within health and safety guidelines at all times 
• Loading and unloading the machines with raw material and finished product 
• Quality Checking/Spot Checking products to ensure they meet site and client quality standards 
• Reporting machine and product faults to management 
• Ensuring the machinery and production areas are kept safe and clear of debris 

• Previous machine operating experience preferably in a wood turning or metal manufacturing environment is essential
• Previous experience setting or programming production machinery is essential
• Ability to read technical drawings is highly advantageous but not essential 
• Ability to follow instructions and read and write in English is essential