Position: Edge Bander Operator
Location: On-site / Factory-based
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:20pm (40 hours/week, minimum 20-minute unpaid break)
Overtime: Available during busy periods
Contract Type: Permanent (following successful 6-month probation)

We are working with a long-standing and reputable manufacturer of rigid kitchens and bedroom furniture to recruit a hands-on and detail-focused Edge Bander Operator. This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit team within a well-established family-run business, operating in a busy and productive factory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate edge banding machinery, including the modern Homag Edgeteq S-380 and earlier Homag models

• Edge panels after beam saw processing, preparing them for the CNC stage

• Work with a variety of edging types, widths, and thicknesses

• Accurately identify edge colours and sizes

• Perform regular stock checks and manage edge materials

• Create and modify machine programs for different edging requirements

• Monitor and maintain machine condition, ensuring safe and efficient operation

• Follow production paperwork to ensure correct items are produced on time

• Keep the machine and work area clean, organised, and safe

• Collaborate with other team members to support production goals

Development Opportunities (Post-Probation):

• Cross-train on additional machinery within the production line

• Access to forklift training, as well as opportunities to become a trained first aider or fire marshal

• Take on wider responsibilities as needed to support business operations

What We’re Looking For:

• Organised, proactive, and capable of working independently

• Quick to learn new systems, processes, and products

• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of quality control

• Strong numeracy and literacy skills

• Good communicator with the ability to work as part of a wider team

• Physically fit and comfortable with a role that involves regular lifting and movement

• Previous experience working with wood—either professionally or as a hobby—is highly desirable

• Experience in joinery, carpentry, or operating machinery in a production environment is a strong advantage

Role Requirements:

• On-site position only—this is a hands-on factory role, so remote or flexible working is not available

• Potential for earlier start time after completion of the probation period

Package & Benefits:

• Salary: Negotiable based on skillset and experience

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:20pm (no evenings or weekends)

• Holiday: 30 days annual leave including 8 bank holidays (January to December)

  • 5 days to be reserved for the Christmas shutdown (approx. 1.5 weeks)

• Probation: 6-month probation period

• Pension: Government pension scheme included

• Overtime: Available during peak periods