Production Operative

Production Operative
Location: Darton
Salary: £26,843 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time
Closing date: April 15, 2026
We’re looking for a 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
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 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 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
To Apply
If 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