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- Free parking
- Profit sharing
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Sawyer

Sheet Plastics -
Leicester

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Job details

Full-time
From £26,500 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Profit sharing
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Fabrication
Maintenance
Programmable logic controllers
Mechanical knowledge
Woodworking

Full job description

We are seeking a suitably experienced and Sawyer Operative to join as a key member of our dedicated Cutting Centre team.

Job Title: Sawyer

Location: Narborough, Leicestershire

Reports to: Operations Manager

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, (Monday to Friday 7.00am – 4.00pm)

Salary: Competitive

Sawyer – Job Description

Job Purpose:

To support the efficient operation of Sheet Plastics by undertaking a range of production activities operating cutting machinery and production equipment to process plastic sheets, accurately and safely, ensuring all products meet quality, safety, and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Machine Operation

Operate and support the setup of plastic cutting equipment, which may include:

Panel and wall saws
CNC routers or CNC saws (if trained)

Tasks include:

Loading and securing sheets/blocks safely
Selecting correct tooling/blades
Adjusting settings, dimensions, and cutting parameters in line with cut plans.
Monitoring cutting accuracy and machine condition

2. Material Handling & Preparation

Read cutting lists, job cards, and production orders.
Identify material grades (acrylic, polycarbonate, foam PVC, aluminium composite etc)
Check material thickness and tolerances before use.
Safely move materials using manual handling techniques

3. Quality Control

Confirm dimensions using tapes, vernier callipers, micrometers, squares, and gauges.
Inspect edges, optical clarity (if applicable), and surface finish.
Record measurements on job cards or digital systems.
Reject or report defects in raw materials or finished parts.

4. Health & Safety (UK Workplace Standards)

Follow site safety procedures.
Use required PPE: gloves, safety eyewear, cut-resistant gloves and hearing protection.
Ensure correct use of extraction, dust/fume control, and coolant systems.
Maintain safe handling of sharp edges, hot edges, swarf, chips, and offcuts.
Keep work area tidy and free from obstructions, operating clean as you go habit.

5. Workflow & Productivity

Maintain efficient throughput to meet production deadlines.
Coordinate with colleagues for staging, packing, and dispatch.
Keep accurate records: batch details, job completions, scrap levels.
Support continuous improvement—lean, waste reduction.

6. Maintenance & Housekeeping

Perform basic machine checks: blade condition, guides, coolant, and extraction.
Clean machines and surrounding areas daily.
Report faults immediately for maintenance intervention.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

Experience in a workshop, manufacturing, plastic fabrication, woodworking or cutting environment.
Comfort using production machinery.
Ability to read measurements, cutting lists, and simple technical drawings.
High attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Desirable

Background in plastics (sheet, rod, tube materials).
CNC or laser cutting experience.
Forklift truck licence (valid UK).
Knowledge of tolerance control and batch production.

Personal Attributes

Reliable and punctual
Team oriented
Good communication
Quality focused
Positive and proactive attitude
Able to work safely without constant supervision

Benefits

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Yearly profit share scheme

Ongoing training and development

Pension scheme, with employer 6% contribution.

On-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Pay: From £26,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Profit sharing

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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