Simon Acres Recruitment are looking for a Trainee Machinist for a successful and growing Wood and Timber distribution business based in West Essex. Our client is heavily focused on the treatment of their customers, which they feel has been a large contributing factor to their growth and success. By investing in their people and products, our client has enjoyed continued success and a strong expansion. With this expansion, a fantastic opportunity has come up for a Trainee Machinist to join their team in the West Essex area. 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. Hours Monday to Friday - 07:30 - 16:00 Company Benefits Competitive salary for Trainee and on completion of training 25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays Company pension Bonus scheme Employee assistance scheme 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 transporting equipment, including side loaders and co