Guillotine Operator

ThyssenKrupp AG; Darton; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Darton is seeking a Guillotine Operator to join its metals team. This role involves working with sheet metal guillotines, cutting materials accurately while following safety protocols. Previous experience is not required as training will be provided. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, motivated, and able to use measuring tools in a workshop environment. Enjoy competitive benefits including generous holiday leave and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays + your birthday

Health Cash Plan (after 6 months)

Company bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Employee discounts

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and confidence using basic measuring tools.
• Hands-on approach to work in a workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Cutting down and finishing sheet material as per customer requirements.
• Maintaining accurate records in the stock control system.
• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Previous experience working on machinery within a warehouse environment

Understanding of materials handling

Self-motivated, diligent, analytical

PC Literate

Ability to understand and use measuring equipment

Job description

Guillotine Operator

Application Deadline: 27 January 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Darton

Compensation: £26,843 / year

Description

We’re looking for a Guillotine Operator to join our busy metals team. This role involves working with sheet metal guillotines to cut materials accurately and safely, following drawings and job specifications. No previous guillotine experience is required, as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is a strong attention to detail, confidence using basic measuring tools, and a hands‑on approach to work. If you enjoy practical tasks, take pride in accuracy, and like being active on your feet in a workshop environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Shift pattern: Monday-Thursday - 7:45am-4:30pm
Friday - 8am-1pm

Key Responsibilities

Your main duties will be:

• Cutting down and finishing sheet material in line with customer requirements
• Manufacturing pallets in line with bespoke jobs
• Packing products in line customer requirements and standard operating procedures
• The maintenance and accurate recording of all details on both the computer based stock control system and all other supporting documentation
• Promote continuous improvement processes to maximise stock productivity and minimise waste in all operational processes
• Ensuring that all products are handled in the most appropriate manner to eliminate any damage, or health hazards, in accordance with Health and Safety regulations and Thyssenkrupp Aerospace Handling and Storage Procedures
• Ensuring the computer based stock control system is updated along with supporting documentation
• Responsible for ensuring all stock being processed is maximised to achieve the best stock utilisation possible in adherence with Thyssenkrupp quality and working procedures and practices
• Ensuring all stock and customer parts are clearly identified in accordance with both Thyssenkrupp and customer requirements at all times
• Ensure conformance to Health and Safety operating regulations for employees, visitors and self whilst engaged on company business
• General warehouse duties

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Your profile

Essential experience, skills and knowledge:

• Previous experience working on machinery within a warehouse environment
• Understanding of materials handling for all processed products in accordance with Health and Safety regulations
• Self‑motivated, reliant, diligent, analytical and numerate
• PC Literate
• The ability to understand and use various types of measuring equipment
• Ability to be trained and understand being a business approved stamp holder

Benefits

• 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.