Job Description

Description

We're looking for a Guillotine Operator to join our busy metals 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

Key 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 working on machinery within a warehouse environment 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

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.



Let's take a look at each of our four company values and what they mean to us.

About thyssenkrupp Materials UK

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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 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 careers.tkmuk@thyssenkrupp-materials.com 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.