Woodmill Machine Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Armthorpe, Doncaster, UK.
Full time, permanent role
Monday – Friday rotating shifts:
05:30 – 13:45 and 13:45 – 22:00
£11.85 per hour plus performance bonus and comprehensive benefits
Where can Next Furniture Manufacturing take you?
Next is one of the UK’s best known high-street retailers and most established online operations but have you ever wondered who builds our stylish and comfortable sofas?
In 2016 we opened our doors with just one production line and 6 years later we have 200 employees and 14 production lines. We’re blazing the way for modern British Manufacturing from our home in Armthorpe, Doncaster.
Who are we looking for?
As a Woodmill Machine Operator in our Furniture Manufacturing team, you will assist with all aspects of preparation to aid in the production of furniture. Responsibilities include loading and unloading Baumer cutting machines, cutting timber to set specifications and tolerance to ensure you deliver high quality parts for our sofas, generating minimal waste. You will also be using manual handling equipment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Operator who loves working in a fast paced environment where no day is ever the same.
Ideally with Baumer/ CNC experience, you will be confident working in a woodmill role and have a joinery or carpentry background.
Being ‘hands on’ will be in your nature but don’t worry if you have never worked in a furniture manufacturing environment before; we will offer full training and will bring you up to speed on our ever growing range of models and designs!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £11.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Doncaster: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- CNC: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 42908
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Woodmill Machine Operator roles across Next PLC's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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