Production Machine Operator

Job Opportunity: Production Machine Operator
Location: Doncaster
Hourly Rate: £12.50 - £15.50 (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week (rotating shift pattern)
Shift Pattern:

• Week 1: Monday to Thursday, 6:00am – 2:30pm & Friday, 6:00am – 12:00pm
• Week 2: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm – 12:00am

Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be working in partnership with a leading manufacturer in the kitchen furniture industry, to recruit an experienced and versatile CNC Wood Machinist to join their high-performing production team.

About the Role

As a CNC Wood Machinist, you will set and operate a minimum of 8 types of wood machining equipment, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and productivity across the board. This is a hands-on role requiring technical expertise, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.

You’ll work collaboratively across departments and play an essential part in maintaining high manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate wood machining and CNC equipment
• Produce components within specification and quality standards
• Read technical drawings and use precision measuring tools
• Record production data manually and via SAP
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean, safe work environment
• Identify faults and escalate non-conformities
• Support team members and participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Undertake additional tasks including packing, assembly, and light maintenance

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience with wood machining and CNC operation
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety within a production setting
• Physically fit for manual handling and long periods of standing
• Basic computer literacy and good communication skills
• Reliable, trustworthy, and team-oriented

Desirable:

• NVQ / City & Guilds qualification in Wood Machining
• Formal apprenticeship or trade certification
• Experience using SAP or similar systems

Benefits Package

• 25 days annual leave + 8 public holidays
• Holiday Buy Back scheme – purchase up to 5 extra days per year
• Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
• Pension: 4.5% employer matched contributions with salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Staff discount – e.g. own kitchen at trade price minus 20%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
• Potential for performance-related bonus
• Rotating shift pattern with early Friday finishes on day shifts

Apply Today

If you're a skilled Machine Operator looking for a fresh challenge in a stable, supportive, and forward-thinking company — we want to hear from you!