Production Operative

Milton KeynesOn-site

AI Summary

Operates a bar saw and CNC-related cutting equipment to process metal bar and tube to customer specifications, working from drawings, recording job information, and using forklifts to gather materials at the Milton Keynes site.

About this role

We are looking for a Production Operative to join our team at our site in Milton Keynes.

In this role, you will be responsible for processing and cutting metal bar and tube products to customer specifications, ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy, and safety are maintained at all times. Working from production instructions and technical drawings, you will help ensure our customers receive materials that meet the required specifications and tolerances.

Based at our Milton Keynes facility, you will work with a range of metal products used across the aerospace, defence, and medical sectors. The site benefits from modern processing equipment, including advanced cutting technology and CNC machining centres with integrated robotics.

Previous bar saw experience is not essential, as full training can be provided. We are keen to hear from candidates with experience in production, manufacturing, engineering, warehouse, or other industrial environments who are looking to develop their skills and build a long-term career.

Shift Pattern

40 hours per week

Week 1: 6:00am - 2:00pm
Week 2: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Alternating weekly shift pattern

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business that invests in its people, equipment, and training.

Key Responsibilities

Your main duties will include:

Operating the Bar Saw to a high quality and safe standard
Ensuring we have warehouse traceability
Working from drawings you will be required to accurately set various machines and produce parts to order
Use forklifts to gather material for the jobs and record all information on job sheets

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential skills and experience:

Experience working within a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial environment
Ability to read basic drawings and accurately record information
Flexible and willing to support other operational tasks when required
Strong communication, organisation, and time management skills
A proactive approach with a strong focus on safety and quality

Desirable skills and experience:

Previous experience operating saws, cutting equipment, or similar machinery (training can be provided)
Forklift licence/certification
Experience working with metal products or engineering/manufacturing processes

Please note, previous bar saw experience is not essential. Full training can be provided for the right candidate, and we welcome applications from individuals with experience in production, manufacturing, warehouse, or similar operational environments.

Benefits

Your benefits with us

Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Health Cash Plan
Company bonus scheme
Advantageous pension scheme
Learning & Development opportunities
Advanced Family Friendly Policies
Discounts portal
Employee Assistance Programme
Length of Service Awards
Christmas savings scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Company events
Christmas Closedown

Our Company Values

Our company values are the fundamental principles that guide our organization’s actions, culture, and decision-making processes. Our values were created by our employees across all departments in the business and with people at all levels, creating authentic values that make sense to us and demonstrate how we like to work with each other. They serve as the foundation for our company’s identity, shaping how our employees interact with one another, customers, and the broader community.

Let's take a look at each of our four company values and what they mean to us.

Skills

Bar Saw OperationCNC MachiningForklift OperationHealth And SafetyJob Sheet RecordingMetal Bar And Tube ProcessingQuality ControlTechnical DrawingsTolerancesTraceability