Wood Machine Operator – Utrecht (Full-Time, Heavy Work)

As a Wood Machine Operator, you’ll be working in our production department, where we handle wood panels, beams, planks, and also heavy-duty cardboard. Every day brings something new because we create custom products for our clients based on their specific requests. Your main task is to follow work orders and operate the sawing machines. You will use a pallet truck to collect and move the right wood to your working area. Precision is key: even small mistakes in measurements can cause problems later in the process. You’ll cut materials as per the order and place them on special stands. Once ready, you move the stands to the next station so your colleagues can assemble crates or floors.

Your workday is active and varied. Besides the pallet truck, you’ll use lifting tables, an overhead crane, and a vacuum lifter to make your job easier and safer. You’ll receive guidance so you can operate the sawing machines safely and efficiently. Our workshop has 19 colleagues, and together we share a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Teamwork is important here—we help each other out and get to know one another.

This job offers you the chance to learn and grow in a close-knit team where your contribution matters. You’ll be supported to master the machines, and you’ll work in a place where no two days are the same. Basic English skills (A2) are enough for this job – you just need to understand simple instructions and be able to communicate at work.

• Experience with wood processing machines, construction, or good technical skills
• Able to work precisely and accurately
• Forklift certificate is a plus, but not required
• Physically fit for heavy work
• Team player with technical and spatial insightnBasic English skills are sufficient for this position – understanding simple instructions and the ability to communicate at work.

You will be working in the wood packaging and processing sector, in a modern and well-equipped workshop. The environment is welcoming, with a team of around 35 people who know each other well and are always ready to help. The culture is practical, friendly, and focused on quality and safety.

A gross hourly wage of 16; paid weeklynFree transportation to work by car or traditional bicycle. In the case of an electric bicycle, the cost is €6/week;nSNF-certified company accommodation at €129 per week (double rooms) and health insurance at €39.35 per weeknSupport from a coordinator and access to the employee portal (contracts, documents, payslips, annual earnings statements, etc.)nOpportunities for growth – language courses and professional training, including job-specific courses

For more details or to apply, contact Iulia at iene@abmiddennederland.nl.