Cutting Room Operative

Ambitions Personnel; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitions Personnel is recruiting for a Cutting Room Operative to support a well-established manufacturing company during a busy peak period. The role involves operating cutting machinery, following procedures, and maintaining high quality and safety standards on night shifts (Mon-Thu, 7:30pm-5:30am).

Ideal candidates will have manufacturing or production experience, familiarity with machinery, and a proactive, reliable mindset.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience operating machinery or equipment.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• The ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• A strong awareness of Health & Safety in the workplace.
• A reliable, hardworking and proactive attitude.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to attend training during the day before moving onto night shifts.
• The ability to commit to the full temporary assignment and required shift pattern.
• Previous cutting room or industrial cutting machinery experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate cutting machinery safely and efficiently throughout the shift.
• Follow production instructions and operating procedures.
• Ensure materials are cut accurately to the required specifications.
• Carry out quality checks and report any issues or defects.
• Handle materials and prepare them for processing.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and company guidelines.
• Meet production requirements while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Work independently and as part of a team to ensure production targets are achieved.
• Attend training sessions prior to the start of the assignment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machinery operation

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Health & Safety awareness

Reliability

Hardworking

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Willingness to train

Commitment to assignment

Job description

Cutting Room Operative

Location:Peterborough
Job Type: Temporary - (4 weeks)
Shifts: Nights, Monday to Thursday, 7:30pm-5:30am

We are currently recruiting for a Cutting Room Operative to support a well-established manufacturing company during a busy peak period.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous manufacturing or production experience who is comfortable working night shifts and enjoys a hands‑on role within a busy, quality-focused environment.

The successful candidates will play an important role in supporting production by operating cutting machinery and ensuring materials are processed accurately, safely and in line with the required quality standards.

The Role:

As a Cutting Room Operative, your responsibilities will include:

• Operating cutting machinery safely and efficiently throughout the shift.
• Following production instructions and operating procedures.
• Ensuring materials are cut accurately to the required specifications.
• Carrying out quality checks and reporting any issues or defects.
• Handling materials and preparing them for processing.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Following all Health & Safety procedures and company guidelines.
• Meeting production requirements while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Working independently and as part of a team to ensure production targets are achieved.
• Attending training sessions prior to the start of the assignment.

What We're Looking For:

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience operating machinery or equipment.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• The ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• A strong awareness of Health & Safety in the workplace.
• A reliable, hardworking and proactive attitude.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to attend training during the day before moving onto night shifts.
• The ability to commit to the full temporary assignment and required shift pattern.

Previous experience in a cutting room or operating industrial cutting machinery would be advantageous, although training will be provided.

Working Hours & Assignment Details:

• Night shift: Monday to Thursday, 7:30pm-5:30am.
• Training: Expected to commence during the first week of November, on a day/ afternoon shift.
• Duration: Temporary peak-period assignment, subject to final business requirements.

If you're reliable, practical and looking for a hands‑on manufacturing opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

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