Trainee Machinist

Location: Epping
Company: Stamco Hoppings
 Job Type: Full‑Time | Permanent

About Us

Stamco Hoppings – Southeast

About Stamco Hoppings

Stamco Hoppings is a respected timber importer, wholesaler, and manufacturer with over 100 years of industry experience. With customer service at the forefront, we’re committed to supplying quality timber products supported by reliable, knowledgeable service.

Serving customers across the South of England and most of the Midlands, Stamco Hoppings is proudly part of Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG), combining specialist expertise with national support.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to train as a Timber Mill Machinist at our site in Stamco Hoppings Epping Branch. ​You will learn how to safely operate all of the equipment in the timber mill and the tool room, along with any associated software to produce a variety of high quality timber moldings. 

Training will include a combination of on and off-site training at the Epping site in Essex and the timber mill in Hastings, Sussex.

​As a Trainee Machinist you will learn how to safely operate all of the equipment in the timber mill and tool room, along with any associated software to produce a variety of high quality timber mouldings. In addition, you will learn how to safely operate plant, including side loaders and combi lifts to move timber around the site for storage.

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Specific Experience & Skills Required

• Person Specification
• Minimum GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent (preferred)Basic IT
• skills Interest in machinery / manufacturing
  

  
  

Responsibilities

• The Trainee Machinist will work alongside others to develop the skills and experience to safely operate all the equipment in the timber mill and tool room, along with any associated software to produce a variety of high quality timber mouldings.
• Training will include a combination of on and off-site training at the Epping site in Essex, the timber mill in Hastings, Sussex and relevant training with external companies.
• ​Build effective relationships with colleagues and other departments by delivering a professional prompt
• and effective service.
• ​​Assist with the operation of all woodworking machinery and handling equipment as directed by the Mill
• Supervisor including saws, moulder, cross cuts, kindling machine, grip line and baler as required.
• ​Accurately process and handle timber products in line with the health and safety procedures and company policy.
• ​​Ability to operate all machinery in line with safe systems of work.
• ​​Carry out daily maintenance tasks as required reporting any defects to management.
• ​​​Update the EAP as and when required.

Required Skills and Abilities

• ​Ability to pay high attention to Health and Safety processes and procedures
• ​A desire to learn new skills to carry out a key role within the timber manufacturing process
• ​High  attention to detail
  
  

The Hours

Monday – Friday 07:30-16:00

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The Rewards

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Pension and paid holidays
• Staff discount
• Branded PPE / uniform
• Training and progression opportunities

Apply now and join our yard team.