Wood Machinist Trainee

Simon Acres Recruitment is seeking a Trainee Machinist to join a successful and growing Wood and Timber distribution business based in West Essex.

The company prioritizes customer treatment, which has contributed to their growth and success. By investing in their people and products, they have enjoyed continued success and expansion.

A Trainee Machinist will work alongside others to develop skills and experience in safely operating equipment in the timber mill and tool room, along with associated software to produce high-quality timber mouldings. Training will include on and off-site training at the Epping site in Essex, the timber mill in Hastings, Sussex, and relevant training with external companies.

• Assist with the operation of all woodworking machinery and handling equipment as directed by the Mill Supervisor.
• Be a team player who can build effective relationships with colleagues and other departments by delivering a professional, prompt, and effective service.
• Accurately process and handle timber products in line with health and safety procedures and company policy.
• Operate all machinery in line with safe systems of work and use plant to safely transport timber for storage if required and trained.
• Carry out daily maintenance tasks as required, reporting any defects to management.
• Ensure all relevant documentation is in place prior to departure to track goods.
• Ensure the secure, correct, and timely storage of delivered products.
• Undertake stock take duties as and when required.
• Actively safeguard against the theft of goods or company property by remaining security conscious at all times.

Simon Acres Recruitment is acting as the employment agency in relation to this vacancy.