Wood Machinist / Bench Joiner – Specialist Mould Maker
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Contract: Permanent
Pay: £15 – £19 per hour
Schedule: Morning shift, Early Finish Fridays (Monday‑Thursday 6:30 am – 3:00 pm; Friday 6:30 am – 2:00 pm)
Are you a skilled bench joiner or wood machinist who prefers proper workshop work over site installs? This is a rare opportunity to use your craftsmanship on highly detailed, technical builds that go far beyond standard joinery. Our client manufactures high‑end architectural products and requires precision wooden moulds and patterns used in cast stone production. This is not repetitive production line work – each project is different and your skill will be genuinely valued.
The Role
Working in a clean, organised workshop.
- Manufacture detailed wooden moulds and formers used to cast architectural stone products.
- Work from technical mould drawings that are produced in reverse, requiring strong spatial awareness and the ability to visualise the finished piece.
- Operate woodworking machinery such as spindle moulders, saws, planers and sanding equipment.
- Carry out traditional bench joinery – marking out, shaping, assembling and finishing timber components.
- Work to tight tolerances and high quality standards.
- Inspect finished moulds to ensure they are accurate and ready for casting.
- Collaborate with design and production teams to overcome practical build challenges.
What We’re Looking For
- Solid background in bench joinery or wood machining in a workshop or manufacturing setting.
- Confident and safe operation of woodworking machinery.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Experience working in reverse/negative form for moulds, or strong aptitude and spatial awareness to learn.
- High attention to detail and a methodical approach.
- Practical problem‑solving skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Not Suitable For
This position is not aimed at site carpenters whose experience is mainly installation‑based rather than workshop manufacture.
What’s On Offer
- Permanent role with long‑term stability.
- Pay: £15.00 – £19.00 per hour depending on experience.
- Morning shift – early finish on Fridays.
- Skilled, varied work where quality matters.
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