CNC Router / Wood Machining Operator (Mid-Level)

CNC Router / Wood Machining Operator (Mid-Level)

Job Details

• Location: Yeadon, West Yorkshire (Workshop-based) www.cartersbespoke.co.uk
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 per year (dependent on experience)
• Company: Carter Bespoke Joinery www.cartersbespoke.co.uk

About Us Carter Bespoke Joinery is a busy, growing artisan workshop based in Yeadon, West Yorkshire. We specialise in crafting high-end, handmade kitchens, in-frame cabinetry, luxury wardrobes, and architectural media walls. We combine traditional joinery craftsmanship with modern production machinery to deliver exceptional, one-off pieces for homes across Yorkshire. We are looking for a skilled Mid-Level CNC Operator to join our tight-knit workshop team.

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The Role We are seeking a hands-on CNC Operator who is confident running, setting, and loading flat-bed CNC routers for bespoke timber and sheet material processing. You will work closely with our workshop team to turn design drawings into precise, high-quality components for our luxury furniture lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating and setting CNC nesting routers for cutting timber, MDF, ply, and hardwood components.
• Interpreting technical drawings and CAD/CAM files to ensure accuracy on bespoke projects.
• Performing tool changes, managing tooling offsets, and conducting routine daily machine maintenance.
• Quality checking machined components prior to assembly to maintain our strict standard of finish.
• Assisting with general workshop duties, timber preparation, and conventional woodworking machinery when required.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience operating and setting CNC routers within a furniture, joinery, or cabinet-making environment.
• Solid understanding of timber properties, sheet materials, and edge-banding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed manufacturing and architectural drawings.
• Familiarity with standard CAM software packages.
• High attention to detail and a pride in producing premium, flawless work.
• A proactive, team-focused attitude suited to a small, hands-on workshop environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience (£32k – £36k).
• Stable, permanent daytime workshop hours.
• The chance to work on genuinely bespoke, creative projects rather than repetitive mass production.
• A supportive, friendly working environment with a direct, down-to-earth team.

Pay: £15.00-£18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person