Patternmaker / Bench Joiner

Salary up to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Location: Gloucester, UK

This is a permanent, full-time vacancy.

The vacancy

The role of Patternmaker/Woodworker is to support the Manufacturing Materials team and produce patterns and moulds from various materials. The Patternmaker/Woodworker will be confident with composite materials, metalwork, and woodwork, carrying out set tasks in line with manufacturing instructions.

Role responsibilities:

• Construct patterns and moulds from metal, wood, and composite materials based on drawings and CAD data.
• Operate CNC programming machines to complete set tasks.
• Carry out daily production tasks as required, following manufacturing instructions.
• Maintain tools and equipment, including cleaning and safe storage.
• Liaise with customers and contractors.
• Assist in research and development duties when required.
• Reduce waste and dispose of waste materials according to company and legislative procedures.
• Follow stock control procedures as directed by the Pattern Shop Manager.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment, ensuring waste is properly disposed of.

Candidate requirements:

• Good knowledge of composites, woodworking, and metalwork.
• Experience with setting up and operating machines such as sanders, circular saws, band saws, mills, and lathes.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Experience in CNC programming is preferred but not essential.
• High attention to detail.

Additional benefits include a salary up to £35,000, a bonus scheme up to 15%, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension contributions (matched), life insurance (4x annual salary), access to well-being programs, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

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