thyssenkrupp Materials UK
Plate Saw Operator
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Plate Saw Operator Application Deadline: 24 March 2026 Department: Operations Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Preston Compensation: £29,720 / year
Description
Your responsibilities
We are currently looking for a Production Operative to join us here at thyssenkrupp Materials UK! In this role you will operate our Plate Saws (Once trained) to ensure all products are handled, cut and identified in accordance with thyssenkrupp Working Practices and Procedures ensuring adherence to customer requirements in a safe manner whilst also conforming to all relevant Health and Safety regulations. Don't worry, we will provide full training!
Our Preston site specialises in Aerospace specific products and CNC machining. As an aerospace site, all our products need to be accurate and traceable back to us to ensure safety and accountability, so your organisational and attention to detail skills are imperative. We invest in careers and development and there are lots of different areas in the warehouse for you to develop in.
Shift Pattern
Monday-Friday alternating shifts
Week 1 - 6am - 2pm Week 2 - 2pm - 10pm
Key Responsibilities
Your main duties will include:
Cutting material in accordance with customer requirements. Accurately setting the machine and cutting of materials maximising stock utilisation and minimising any scrap or damage to both customer products and stock. The maintenance and accurate recording of all details on both the computer based stock control system and all other supporting documentation. 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. Ensure all stock and products are marked and traceable. Ensuring full conformance to all the identified order requirements as presented.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Do not worry if you don't have all these skills, we are happy to train you and so please still apply if you meet some of the requirements. We are looking for enthusiastic people from all backgrounds who thrive working in a practical role! You are likely someone who likes to build or fix things! We can teach the rest!
Experience within a Warehouse environment and/or operating machinery Ability to read and understand a cutting pattern to maximise stock utilisation and minimise waste Programming knowledge for machine set-up, preparation and cutting Self-motivated, reliant, diligent, analytical and numerate. PC Literate.
Desirable knowledge /skills /experience /behaviours:
Understanding of Health and Safety at Work legislation and its practical application. Experience with SAP Current valid counterbalance FLT license Machine Maintenance skills applicable to the type of equipment operated Understanding of continuous improvement philosophies.
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Benefits
Your benefits with us Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + your birthday Health Cash Plan (after 6 months) Company bonus scheme Advantageous pension scheme Learning & Development opportunities Advanced Family Friendly Policies Employee high street vouchers & discounts Employee Assistance Programme Occupational health & health surveillance Length of Service Awards Christmas savings scheme Eye care vouchers Cycle to Work Scheme Wellbeing events Recognition Portal Rewards Portal Company events Company share schemes Christmas Closedown
Our Company Values
Our company values are the fundamental principles that guide our organization’s actions, culture, and decision-making processes. Our values were created by our employees across all departments in the business and with people at all levels, creating authentic values that make sense to us and demonstrate how we like to work with each other. They serve as the foundation for our company’s identity, shaping how our employees interact with one another, customers, and the broader community.
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