Wood Machinist

Who we are

You might not know our name, but chances are, you’ve chilled out on one of our sofas.

At Whitemeadow, we design and develop trend-leading, commercially driven sofas for some of the biggest names in UK furniture retail. We’re white label, so the products we develop are stocked and branded by our retail partners. You’ll find our work in homes all over the nation, trusted by both independent and major retailers to deliver great product with commercial flair.

We’re proud to be the UK’s largest privately owned upholstery manufacturer, with multiple sites across Nottinghamshire. We’ve been growing for thirty years and counting, driven by the dedication of our talented team and our commitment to creating products people love coming home to.

But we’re not just about making great products. We’re about raising the bar.
Our mission is to lead - not just in what we create, but in how we work and who we work with. We believe that to make truly standout furniture, we need standout people. That’s why we hire talented individuals who live our values, bring a positive mindset, and take pride in what they do.

At Whitemeadow, we’re here to inspire, impress, and innovate - together.

About the job

The successful applicant will machine timber and board material to the required specification in the correct order to enable the kitters to supply the assembly operation with the correct parts.

Responsibilities

• Operate woodworking machinery safely and efficiently, including dimension saws, routers, drills, and other production tools. (Knowledge of C.N.C machinery would be advantageous).

• Identify and report defects, material shortages, or equipment issues to supervisors.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with Company standards.

• To read and follow instructions from both cutting lists and patterns.

• Follow production schedules and meet daily targets.

• To re-cut any defective part and return it to the appropriate person.

• Assist with stock handling and movement of materials within the department.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments.

• To assist, as and when necessary, other departments within the Company wherever able to do so.

• Adhere to the Company policies and procedures, including Health and Safety and Safe Systems of Work.

Requirements: Your skills

• Applicants with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in wood machining. Successful applicants will be able to work well in a team and be able to demonstrate great attention to detail. Successful applicants will also adhere to Health & Safety and quality standards.

Requirements: Your attitude

• Quality focused mindset

• Efficiency driven

• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently, and team orientated

Benefits