CNC Wood Machinist / CNC Saw Operator

  • Elevation Recruitment Group
  • Barnsley, Yorkshire
  • Nov 09, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

CNC Wood Machinist / CNC Saw Operator

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Salary: £28,421 - £31,103 per annum (£14.58 - £15.95 per hour), including 10% shift allowance
Shift: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Hours: 37.5 per week

Are you an experienced CNC Wood Machinist or CNC Saw Operator looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a well-established manufacturing business?

Do you have hands-on experience setting and operating CNC machinery within a wood manufacturing environment?

If so, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

Elevation Recruitment Group's Skilled Shop Floor Team is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in Barnsley, who are looking to appoint an experienced CNC Wood Machinist / CNC Saw Operator to join their production team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality components and is looking to join an established business offering a competitive salary of up to £31,103, attractive benefits and a consistent working pattern.

The Role - CNC Wood Machinist / CNC Saw Operator

Working within the manufacturing team, you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC machinery to produce wooden door components to specification.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Setting and operating CNC machinery within a wood manufacturing environment.
  • Manufacturing wooden door components accurately and efficiently.
  • Reading and interpreting technical drawings
  • Setting tooling, offsets and machine parameters.
  • Monitoring machine performance and maintaining consistent production standards.
  • Carrying out quality inspections using appropriate measuring equipment.
  • Ensuring components meet specified dimensions and tolerances.
  • Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.

What We're Looking For - Essential Experience

To be considered, you will need:

  • Previous experience setting and operating CNC machinery used for wood machining.
  • Experience working as a CNC Wood Machinist, CNC Saw Operator or in a closely related wood machining position.
  • Apprentice-trained or time-served in a relevant machining discipline.
  • The ability to read and accurately interpret technical drawings.
  • Confidence using measuring equipment to check component dimensions and tolerances.
  • A good understanding of machine tooling, settings and production quality.

What's On Offer?

  • £28,421 - £31,103 annual salary, including 10% shift allowance.
  • £14.58 - £15.95 total hourly rate, including 10% shift allowance.
  • Consistent working hours of 10:00am - 6:00pm.
  • 37.5-hour working week.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Christmas shutdown.
  • Death in Service benefit - 4 x basic annual salary.
  • Medical Cash Plan and Perks Scheme following successful completion of probation.
  • Free onsite parking.

Interested in This CNC Wood Machinist Opportunity?

If you're an experienced CNC Wood Machinist or CNC Saw Operator with the relevant wood machining experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Barnsley, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now to submit your application or contact Elevation Recruitment Group's Skilled Shop Floor Team for a confidential discussion about the opportunity and the business.