We are currently looking for a Production Operative to join us here at our site in Preston. In this role you will operate our Plate Saws (Once trained) and 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
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.
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.
Your benefits with us
- Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + your birthday
- Health Cash Plan
- Company bonus scheme
- Advantageous pension scheme
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Advanced Family Friendly Policies
- Discounts portal
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas savings scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Wellbeing events
- 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.
Let's take a look at each of our four company values and what they mean to us.
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thyssenkrupp Materials UK operates a network of 8 sites with just under 500 employees in England and Northern Ireland which are in; Birmingham, Preston, Darton, Milton Keynes, and two sites in Belfast. We offer a vast range of metal material products such as stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel. We also provide a range of services, whether it be fully welded and fabricated finished parts or bespoke flat products cut to exact sizes. We have years of experience in the aerospace, construction and architecture, automotive and the general engineering industries.
We are part of a Global organisation, with around 480 locations in over 80 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business.
Here at thyssenkrupp Materials UK, we value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.
We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates, employees and others involved. We expect everyone participating in the process, whether in person, online or by telephone, to treat others with dignity and respect. Bullying, harassment, discrimination, victimisation, abusive conduct, intimidation, or any sexually inappropriate or unwanted behaviour will not be tolerated. Where inappropriate conduct occurs, we may take appropriate action, which could include ending the interview or meeting, asking the individual to leave our premises, and/or withdrawing them from the recruitment process.
We want every part of the hiring process to be seamless and inclusive and so if you need any support during any stage, please reach out to [email protected] and we will be in touch to discuss how we can support you.
Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised expiry date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to supply individual feedback at the CV review stage.
