Bandsaw Operator

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Newry
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Bandsaw Operation Steel Cutting Reading Engineering Drawings Microsoft Office Health & Safety Compliance Teamwork Computer Literacy AutoCAD 2D

FULL DESCRIPTION

Bandsaw Operator

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) is hiring a Bandsaw Operator for their workshop in Lislea. Full-time, permanent position with attractive remuneration and benefits.

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] have a requirement for suitably experienced and responsible person for the operation of steel cutting bandsaws within our Engineering Workshop based at Lislea. The suitable candidates will be responsible for the cutting of steel sections in multiple profiles, on different bandsaws. Working to BOM’s, cut lists and from fabrication drawings to determine and organise maximum throughput with minimal wastage of material and time. You will then deliver of cut materials in an organised fashion to workstations throughout the factory for fabrication and assembly. Operating the IMET automatic bandsaw, predominantly to cut Connex base steel. Programming the bandsaw by use of computer and specific programs for nesting steel for cutting. Keeping a record of pieces and numbers cut to keep the schedule of production in line with fabrication timeline.

Essential Criteria

  • Saw Operator 2 years
  • Ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative.
  • Knowledge and safe use of manual and automatic bandsaws.
  • Computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft office products.
  • Accuracy which is second to none.
  • Ability to work to tight schedules and deadlines.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings.
  • A good command of written and the spoken English language.
  • Adhere to the companies and health and safety procedures

Desirable Criteria

  • Knowledge and use of bar nesting software.
  • Understanding and use of AutoCAD 2D drawing software.
  • Programming of fully automatic bandsaws.

Job Details

  • Duration: Full Time Permanent
  • Location: Newry & Lislea
  • Remuneration: Attractive
  • Benefits: Free Life Assurance, Company Pension Scheme, Healthcare Plan, Paid holidays, Employee Perks Card, Free On-site car parking, Canteen Facilities, Career Development Opportunities etc.
  • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Benefits: Company pension, On-site parking
  • Schedule: Day shift, Monday to Friday
  • Application Deadline: Thursday 21st May, 2026 at 12:00 am

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our successful team here at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your CV. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer who employs a workforce with members from all sections of the community and is committed to appointing candidates purely based on merit.

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