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Bandsaw Operator - Metal Cutting / Manufacturing Operative, Chesterfield
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Client:
Location:
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
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Job Description:
Are you an experienced Bandsaw Operative with a background in manufacturing or metal cutting? Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading precision-engineering firm in their recruitment for a Bandsaw Operative. We are looking for reliable, skilled individuals who are committed to quality, accuracy and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operate horizontal band saw machinery to cut materials to precise measurements
* Set up, monitor and adjust saws according to technical specifications
* Handle and process various metals and alloys in line with cutting instructions
* Conduct routine quality checks using measuring equipment (e.g. micrometers, verniers)
* Adhere strictly to health and safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE
* Maintain a clean, organised and efficient work area
* Collaborate with team members to meet daily production targets
Shift Pattern & Pay:
Weekly rotating shifts – 36 hour week:
* Week 1: Monday – Thursday, 6:00am – 2:30pm | Friday, 6:00am – 10:00am
* Week 2: Monday – Thursday, 9:30am – 6:00pm | Friday, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Pay:
* Starting at £12.64 per hour, increasing to £13.18 per hour once probation passed
* Overtime available at time and a half weekday & Saturdays, double time Sunday and Bank Holidays
Requirements:
* Demonstrable experience operating bandsaw equipment, ideally within a metal or manufacturing environment
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and cutting lists
* Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high standards of quality
* Comfortable with manual handling and working with heavy materials
* A proactive approach to workplace safety and teamwork
* Dependable, punctual and conscientious
Why Apply?
* Competitive hourly rate, with a scheduled increase after 6 months
* Opportunity for permanent employment following a successful temporary period
* Join a forward-thinking business within a high-specification manufacturing sector
* On-the-job training and clear progression opportunities
* Structured shifts providing a good work-life balance
Interested?
Click Apply Now, and a dedicated Thorn Baker Consultant will be in touch shortly. We look forward to speaking with you.
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