Application Deadline: 12 February 2026 Department: Operations Location: Milton Keynes Compensation: £28,080 / year Description Your responsibilities We are currently looking for a Production Operative to join us here at thyssenkrupp Materials UK! As the Production Operative (Bar Saw), you will be cutting a range of rolling product for various customers working from design drawing, adhering to tight tolerances and ensuring our customers receive the most high quality material. This role includes working in a dynamic production environment, operating industrial saws, spending most of your shift on your feet, and completing repetitive, hands-on tasks. Adherence to strict safety procedures and proper use of PPE is essential. At our Milton Keynes site, we process metal bars and tubes in various grades and sizes. We have state-of-the-art cutting facilities, including CNC machining with integrated robotics. Our materials are used in the aerospace, defence and medical sectors. Shift Pattern 40 hours a week Week 1: 6am-2pm Week 2: 2pm-10pm 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 Adhering to Health and Safety Policies and Procedures Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Your profile Essential experience, skills and knowledge: Experience working within a production environment Able to read drawings and record accurate details Flexibility to help with other tasks Strong communication and time management skills Desirable experience, skills and knowledge: Training can be provided for the right applicant Forklift trained Benefits Your benefits with us Annual Leave: 25 days holiday 8 bank holidays your birthday Health Cash Plan (after 6 months) Company bonus scheme Advantageous pension scheme Learning & Development opportunities Advanced Family Friendly Policies Employee high street vouchers & discounts Employee Assistance Programme Occupational health & health surveillance Length of Service Awards Christmas savings scheme Eye care vouchers Cycle to Work Scheme Wellbeing events Recognition Portal Rewards Portal Company events Company share schemes 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.