Saw Operative

Simply Jobsworth; Poynton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and development

Long‑term employment

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Simply Jobsworth in Stockport is seeking a motivated Band Saw Operative to join our production team. This hands-on role involves cutting metal to customer specifications, operating overhead gantry cranes, and ensuring products are processed safely, accurately, and efficiently.

You will work closely with the Foreman and production team to maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping and health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, steel processing, engineering or warehouse environments.
• Experience operating overhead gantry cranes is desirable.
• Ability to read measurements and work accurately to specifications.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
• Good communication and a positive team-working attitude.
• Reliable, organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Cut steel accurately using band saws and cold saws.
• Read cutting notes to ensure materials meet specification.
• Store processed materials in designated warehouse locations.
• Carry out stock checks and complete production paperwork accurately.
• Conduct pre-use equipment inspections and report defects.
• Follow health and safety procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Wear and maintain the required PPE.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Complete quality checks using measuring equipment to ensure products meet customer specifications.
• Work effectively as part of a team to achieve production targets.
• Attend training and undertake other duties appropriate to the role as required.

Skills

Reading measurements

Health and safety

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reliability

Overhead gantry crane operation

Tools

Overhead gantry crane

Job description

Band Saw Operative

Stockport

06.00 -14.00 / 14.00 - 22.00 rotating

£27,534 per annum

Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and safety-conscious Band Saw Operative to join our production team. This is a hands-on role within a busy processing environment where you'll be responsible for cutting metal to customer specifications, operating overhead gantry cranes, and ensuring products are processed safely, accurately, and efficiently.

Working closely with the Foreman and production team, you'll play an important role in maintaining high standards of quality, housekeeping, and health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Cut steel accurately using fully and semi-automated band saws and cold saws.
• Read and work from cutting notes to ensure materials are processed to specification.
• Store processed materials safely within designated warehouse locations.
• Carry out stock checks and complete production paperwork accurately.
• Conduct pre-use equipment inspections and report any defects promptly.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Wear and maintain the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain high housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Complete quality checks using measuring equipment to ensure products meet customer specifications.
• Work effectively as part of a team to achieve production targets.
• Attend training and undertake other duties appropriate to the role as required.

What We're Looking For

• Experience within a manufacturing, steel processing, engineering, or warehouse environment.
• Experience operating overhead gantry cranes is desirable.
• Ability to read measurements and work accurately to specifications.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.
• Good communication skills and a positive team-working attitude.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Stable, long-term employment.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business.

If you're looking to join a well-established company where safety, quality, and teamwork are valued, we'd love to hear from you.