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Job description

Production Operative to join our production team. Job will involve cutting, bonding, welding, and assembling a variety of parts from specification using a variety of materials, ensuring quality and safety standards are met using hand tools and machinery like Router/Mitre saws/Laser cutter/Heat formers etc. Job requires being able to interpret technical drawings, experience (preferable but not essential), attention to detail and ability to work in a a safe, collaborative environment. Join us for competitive pay, top of the range equipment, and advancement opportunities in a supportive company.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 3 -axis CNC Router within specified tolerances, following machine programs, work instructions and customer drawings.
• Create toolpaths, load CCN programs and execute precision cutting of materials.
• Operate Trotec laser cutting and engraving equipment, including software setup and hand-finishing parts.
• Fabricate signage using bonding, heat bending, and letter bending machinery.
• Manufacture nova Aluminium Sign Systems for trade customers.
• Carry out quality control checks and document tolerance compliance.
• Identify and resolve minor machine faults or tooling issues.
• Ensure finished products meet high-quality standards and correctly packaged for transport.
• Operate a forklift truck to move and pick store.
• Perform manual handling and lifting of materials.
• Complete production and stock documentation accurately, including sales order paperwork.
• Conduct routine machine maintenance and cleaning and report faults as required.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment at all times.
• Follow all Health, Safety and Environmental procedures using reporting tools such as the Brightsafe app.
• Communicate safety and operational issues with management and H&S representatives.
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting other departments when required, including warehouse duties, loading/unloading vehicles and stocktaking.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Basic machining and fabrication skills using hand tools and machinery.
• Strong awareness of health & safety in a workshop environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Physically capable of manual handling duties.
• Willingness to learn new processes and equipment.
• Flexible attitude to work tasks and departmental requirements.
• GCSE/NVQ Maths & English required.

Desirable Skills

• Experience operative CNC machinery or laser cutting equipment.
• Background in sign-making, fabrication, metalwork, joinery or assembly.
• Basic knowledge of machine software or CNC programming.
• Forklift truck experience or licence.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or workshop environment.

Further Information

Interviews will take place week commencing 2nd February 2026. Salary negotiable.