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Production Operative

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£27K/yrFull-timeOn-site1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
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Responsibilities

  • Your main duties will be:
  • Cutting down and finishing sheet material in line with customer requirements.
  • Manufacturing pallets in line with bespoke jobs
  • Packing products in line customer requirements and standard operating procedures
  • The maintenance and accurate recording of all details on both the computer based stock control system and all other supporting documentation
  • Promote continuous improvement processes to maximise stock productivity and minimise waste in all operational processes
  • Ensuring that all products are handled in the most appropriate manner to eliminate any damage, or health hazards, in accordance with Health and Safety regulations and Thyssenkrupp Aerospace Handling and Storage Procedures
  • Ensuring the computer based stock control system is updated along with supporting documentation
  • Responsible for ensuring all stock being processed is maximised to achieve the best stock utilisation possible in adherence with Thyssenkrupp quality and working procedures and practices
  • Ensuring all stock and customer parts are clearly identified in accordance with both Thyssenkrupp and customer requirements at all times
  • Ensure conformance to Health and Safety operating regulations for employees, visitors and self whilst engaged on company business
  • General warehouse duties
  • Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • Your profile
  • Essential experience, skills and knowledge:
  • Previous experience on guillotining or similar machines
  • Understanding of materials handling for all processed products in accordance with Health and Safety regulations
  • Self-motivated, reliant, diligent, analytical and numerate
  • PC Literate
  • The ability to understand and use various types of measuring equipment
  • Ability to be trained and understand being a business approved stamp holder
  • Desirable experience, skills and knowledge:
  • Counter balance truck licence
  • Understanding of Health and Safety at Work legislation and its practical application
  • Understanding of the full scope of quality processes applicable to handling of materials
  • Ability to use all relevant areas of manufacturing computer based control system and all its supporting requirements

Benefits

Your benefits with usAnnual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + your birthdayHealth Cash Plan (after 6 months)Company bonus schemeAdvantageous pension schemeLearning & Development opportunitiesAdvanced Family Friendly PoliciesEmployee high street vouchers & discountsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOccupational health & health surveillanceLength of Service AwardsChristmas savings schemeEye care vouchersCycle to Work SchemeWellbeing eventsRecognition PortalRewards PortalCompany eventsCompany share schemesChristmas ClosedownAbout thyssenkrupp Materials UKTo ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for thyssenkrupp Materials UK, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Additional Information

Production Operative Location: Darton Salary : £26,843 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time Closing date : May 27, 2026 We're looking for a reliable and hardworking Guillotine Operator to join our busy team. This role involves working with sheet metal guillotines to cut materials accurately and safely, following drawings and job specifications. No previous guillotine experience is required, as full training will be provided. What's important to us is a strong attention to detail, confidence using basic measuring tools, and a hands-on approach to work. If you enjoy practical tasks, take pride in accuracy, and like being active on your feet in a workshop environment, we'd love to hear from you ! Shift pattern: Monday-Thursday - 7:45am-4:30pm Friday -8am-1pm


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