CNC Operator

Mane Contract Services; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Sick pay

Health plan

Cycle to Work

Sharesave scheme

Leave purchase option

Training & development

Career prospects

Job summary

Mane Contract Services are seeking an experienced CNC Operator for a busy steel fabrication environment in Barnsley. You will operate CNC band saws, drill lines, coping machines and laser cutting equipment to prepare structural steel components to drawings and schedules.

Join a modern facility with a strong health and safety culture, ongoing training and clear career prospects within a growing business. Competitive salary and benefits on offer based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machinery within manufacturing or steel fabrication.
• Ability to read production drawings, cut lists and engineering instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC band saws, drill lines, coping machines and laser cutting equipment.
• Process structural steel sections in line with production schedules and specifications.
• Read and interpret cut lists, drawings and work instructions.
• Load and unload steel sections using overhead cranes and lifting equipment.
• Carry out quality inspections to ensure components meet tolerances and specs.
• Maintain machinery and equipment in line with procedures.
• Support production to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Comply with Health & Safety policies and site procedures.
• Provide support across other manufacturing sites when required.

Skills

CNC machining

Band saws

Drill lines

Coping machines

Laser cutting

Reading drawings

Quality control

Job description

Are you an experienced CNC Operator looking to join a well‑established and growing structural steel manufacturer?

Our client is seeking a motivated and reliable CNC Operator to join their busy production team. Working within a modern steel fabrication facility, you'll play a vital role in processing structural steel components for a wide range of construction and engineering projects, ensuring materials are accurately prepared to support fabrication and production schedules.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that invests in its people, offers long‑term career prospects and provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Role

As a CNC Operator, you will be responsible for operating CNC band saws, drill lines, coping machines and laser cutting equipment to process structural steel components safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Working from production drawings and cut lists, you'll ensure materials are prepared accurately and on time while maintaining excellent standards of health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate CNC band saws, drill lines, coping machines and laser cutting equipment.
• Process structural steel sections in line with production schedules and engineering specifications.
• Read and interpret cut lists, production drawings and work instructions.
• Load and unload steel sections using overhead cranes and lifting equipment.
• Carry out quality inspections to ensure components meet dimensional tolerances and customer specifications.
• Maintain machinery and equipment in line with company procedures.
• Support production by working efficiently to meet manufacturing deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Comply with all company Health & Safety policies and site procedures.
• Provide support across other manufacturing sites when required.

About You

We're looking for someone with previous experience operating CNC machinery within a manufacturing or steel fabrication environment who takes pride in producing high‑quality work.

Experience and Skills

• Experience operating CNC machinery within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience using band saws, drill lines, coping machines or laser cutting equipment.
• A good understanding of structural steel processing and fabrication.
• The ability to read production drawings, cut lists and engineering instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to tight tolerances.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• A reliable, proactive approach and excellent timekeeping.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Overhead Crane Licence.
• Forklift Truck Licence.
• Experience operating mobile plant.
• Previous experience within a structural steel fabrication environment.
• Experience loading and unloading steel materials.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Company pension scheme
• Sick pay scheme
• Health plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Full training and ongoing development opportunities
• Long-term career prospects within a successful and growing business

If you're looking to develop your career within a respected structural steel manufacturer where quality, safety and teamwork are at the heart of everything they do, we'd love to hear from you.