GFM Driver (Forging)

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £5,700

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a GFM Driver for a busy manufacturing operation in the UK. You will work in a multi-skilled GFM team, forging and processing materials to strict specifications while upholding safety, quality and productivity standards.

Responsibilities include operating GFM forging equipment, recording materials for traceability, and using cranes and saws. You will contribute to 5S improvements and continuous enhancement while maintaining high housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering or heavy industrial environment.
• Proactive health, safety and quality mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using measurement equipment and following technical procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to learn new skills and apply training.
• Excellent timekeeping, reliability and accountability.
• Pride in housekeeping and workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Operate GFM forging equipment according to controlled programs.
• Identify and record materials to maintain traceability.
• Accurately measure materials and record production data.
• Enter information into internal compute and process systems.
• Operate abrasive saws to cut materials to specification.
• Move materials safely using overhead cranes.
• Support additional GFM operations including slinging and loading/unloading furnaces.
• Carry out pre-start equipment checks.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and participate in 5S improvements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage with company safety programmes and promote safety culture.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Health and safety

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

No formal education stated

Tools

Measurement equipment

Manufacturing computer systems

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a GFM Driver to join a busy manufacturing operation. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in forging, engineering, heavy manufacturing, steel, aerospace, or industrial production environments who are looking to develop their career within a safety-focused and quality-driven business.

The Role

Working as part of a multi-skilled GFM team, you will be responsible for the forging and processing of materials to strict technical specifications while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating GFM forging equipment in line with technically controlled programmes.
• Identifying and recording materials to maintain full quality traceability.
• Accurately measuring materials and recording production data.
• Entering information onto the internal compute and technical process computer systems.
• Operating abrasive saws to cut materials to specification.
• Using overhead cranes to move materials safely throughout the facility.
• Supporting additional GFM operations including slinging activities and loading/unloading furnaces.
• Carrying out pre-start equipment checks.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards and participating in 5S improvement activities.
• Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engaging fully with company safety programmes and promoting a positive safety culture.

About You

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering or heavy industrial environment.
• A proactive approach to health, safety and quality.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using measurement equipment and following technical procedures.
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• A willingness to learn new skills and apply training effectively.
• Excellent timekeeping, reliability and personal accountability.
• Pride in maintaining high standards of housekeeping and workmanship.

Desirable

• Experience within forging, steel processing, aerospace or metals manufacturing.
• Overhead crane and slinging experience.
• Experience using production or manufacturing computer systems.
• Involvement in continuous improvement or process development activities.

THE ROLE INCLUDES A BONUS OF UP TO £5,700 on top of the salary