Bandsaw Operator

Interaction Recruitment; Rochester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Bandsaw Operator / Metal Cutting Operative in Rochester (Medway City Estate). The role is 07:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, and is a temp-to-perm opportunity with a pay rate of £13.50–£14.00 per hour, depending on experience.

The candidate will operate a bandsaw, cut metal poles and materials to size, read measurements, and work to strict specifications. A reliable, safety-conscious individual with metalworking experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous bandsaw experience is essential.
• Ability to cut metal to specified lengths.
• Accurate measurement and reading of specifications.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are required.
• Safe operation of machinery and awareness of hazards.

Responsibilities

• Operate a bandsaw to cut metal poles and other materials to required sizes.
• Measure materials using a tape measure and check measurements.
• Load and position materials safely for cutting; follow job requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe working area and report any issues with equipment.
• Follow all health & safety procedures and meet daily production targets.
• Assist with other general workshop duties as needed.

Skills

Bandsaw operation

Measuring to spec

Read tape measure

Reliable attendance

Safety-conscious

Work independently

Job description

Bandsaw Operator / Metal Cutting Operative

Location: Rochester - Medway City Estate

Hours: 07:00 - 17:00

Days: Monday to Friday

Pay: £13.50 - £14.00 per hour, depending on experience

Position: Temp to Perm

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Bandsaw Operator / Metal Cutting Operative to join a busy industrial operation based on Medway City Estate in Rochester.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate following a successful temporary period.

The role is hands-on and involves working with metal and steel, using a bandsaw to accurately cut metal poles and materials to the required sizes.

The successful candidate will have previous experience operating a bandsaw and cutting metal, along with the ability to work accurately from measurements and specifications.

The Role

Your main responsibility will be accurately cutting metal poles and other materials to the required lengths.

Duties will include:

• Operating a bandsaw to cut metal and steel materials
• Cutting metal poles accurately to the required sizes
• Measuring materials using a tape measure
• Reading measurements clearly and accurately
• Working from measurements and job requirements to ensure materials are cut correctly
• Handling and positioning metal materials ready for cutting
• Checking measurements before and after cutting
• Ensuring cuts are accurate and meet the required specifications
• Loading and positioning materials safely on the bandsaw
• Carrying out basic equipment checks and reporting any issues
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working area
• Following all company health & safety procedures
• Working efficiently to meet daily production requirements
• Assisting with other general workshop duties when required

This is a practical and physical role, so candidates should be comfortable handling metal materials throughout the working day.

Essential Experience

Previous bandsaw experience is essential.

To be considered, you must have experience:

• Operating a bandsaw
• Cutting metal and/or steel
• Working with metal materials
• Accurately cutting materials to specified lengths
• Reading a tape measure confidently and accurately
• Working with numbers and measurements
• Working safely around machinery
• Previous experience within a metalworking, fabrication, engineering, manufacturing or workshop environment would be advantageous.

This is not a role suitable for someone with no previous bandsaw experience.

Reliability is Essential

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of reliability and good attendance.

The successful candidate will need to be:

• Reliable and punctual
• Consistent with attendance
• Able to commit to Monday-Friday working
• Hardworking and willing to get involved
• Able to work independently when requiredComfortable following instructions and working to deadlines
• Safety-conscious and responsible

Reliability is particularly important as this is a temp-to-perm opportunity, with the intention of offering a permanent position to the right person.

Own Transport Required

Candidates must have their own car and be able to drive to the site.

The position is based on Medway City Estate in Rochester, and candidates will need to be able to reliably travel to and from work for the 07:00 start time.

Please check your journey to the site before applying.

Working Hours & Pay

Monday to Friday

07:00 - 17:00

£13.50 - £14.00 per hour, depending on experience

Temp to Perm - permanent position available for the right candidate following a successful temporary period.

If you have proven experience operating a bandsaw, working with metal and accurately cutting materials to size, we’d like to hear from you.

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