Bandsaw Operator

Bandsaw Operator / Metal Cutting Operative

Location: Rochester – Medway City Estate

Hours: 07:00 – 17:00

Days: Monday to Friday

Pay: £13.50 – £14.00 per hour, depending on experience

Position: Temp to Perm

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Bandsaw Operator / Metal Cutting Operative to join a busy industrial operation based on Medway City Estate in Rochester.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate following a successful temporary period.

The role is hands-on and involves working with metal and steel, using a bandsaw to accurately cut metal poles and materials to the required sizes.

The successful candidate will have previous experience operating a bandsaw and cutting metal, along with the ability to work accurately from measurements and specifications.

The Role

Your main responsibility will be accurately cutting metal poles and other materials to the required lengths.

Duties will include:

Operating a bandsaw to cut metal and steel materials

Cutting metal poles accurately to the required sizes

Measuring materials using a tape measure

Reading measurements clearly and accurately

Working from measurements and job

requirements to ensure materials are cut correctly

Handling and positioning metal materials ready for cutting

Checking measurements before and after cutting

Ensuring cuts are accurate and meet the required specifications

Loading and positioning materials safely on the bandsaw

Carrying out basic equipment checks and reporting any issues

Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working area

Following all company health & safety procedures

Working efficiently to meet daily production

requirements

Assisting with other general workshop duties when required

This is a practical and physical role, so candidates should be comfortable handling metal materials throughout the working day.

Essential Experience

Previous bandsaw experience is essential.

To be considered, you must have experience:

Operating a bandsaw

Cutting metal and/or steel

Working with metal materials

Accurately cutting materials to specified lengths

Reading a tape measure confidently and accurately

Working with numbers and measurements

Working safely around machinery

Previous experience within a metalworking, fabrication, engineering, manufacturing or workshop environment would be advantageous.

This is not a role suitable for someone with no previous bandsaw experience.

Reliability is Essential

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of reliability and good attendance.

The successful candidate will need to be:

Reliable and punctual

Consistent with attendance

Able to commit to Monday–Friday working

Hardworking and willing to get involved

Able to work independently when required

Comfortable following instructions and working to deadlines

Safety-conscious and responsible

Reliability is particularly important as

this is a temp-to-perm opportunity, with the intention of offering a permanent position to the right person.

Own Transport Required

Candidates must have their own car and be able to drive to the site.

The position is based on Medway City Estate in Rochester, and candidates will need to be able to reliably travel to and from work for the 07:00 start time.

Please check your journey to the site before applying.

Working Hours & Pay

Monday to Friday

07:00 – 17:00

£13.50 – £14.00 per hour, depending on experience

Temp to Perm – permanent position available for the right candidate following a successful temporary period.

If you have proven experience operating a bandsaw, working with metal and accurately cutting materials to size, we'd like to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV. 

For more information please call (phone number removed)

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