Panel Machinist

Howdens are recruiting a Machine Operator to join our team based at our manufacturing site in Howden, East Yorkshire.

This is an essential role where you will safely manufacture a range of panels to the correct quality specification.

You will be interacting with various teams across our business so you will have excellent people and communication skills to share your knowledge, experience, and best practice with your team.

Pay rate and shift pattern as a Machine Operator:

• £42,137.68 per annum + shift allowance
• Rotating 4x 10 hours days/nights (once trained)

What you'll be doing:

• Performing machine pre use safety checks
• Setting up the machine/process in accordance with the specific SOP
• Running Panel production lines as part of a team environment
• Producing confirmations on MES
• Performing detailed process quality checks in accordance with the area SOP
• Changing tooling and performing minor adjustments to the desired standards

Our Machine Operators need to:

• Have manufacturing experience working in a fast-paced factory environment
• Ability to read and understand manual handling risk assessments and SOPs
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Have a background in edge banding technology and/or CNC cutting/drilling
• Diagnostic and problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset, an understanding and appreciation of 5S approach to continually seek ways to improve our processes
• Work effectively as part of a team with the ability to operate independently as required
• Good communication skills
• SAP knowledge desirable but not essential

Benefits of working as a Machine Operator:

• Pension plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
• Free parking & lunch at our on-site canteen
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with an opportunity to purchase additional days
• Staff discount
• Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional rewards and recognition

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe and employ more than 11,000 employees.  Last year our sales reached over £2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. 

As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply:

We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we are keen to hear from you.

We are working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

Please don’t delay in submitting your application as the advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.