Production Operative (Folding)

Lincat - Production Operative, Folding Department

About Us

Lincat is a thriving manufacturing business, one of the world's leading names in commercial catering equipment with over 50 years’ experience delivering world-class innovation and product quality to its extensive customer base. Our company manufactures 50,000 products each year and exports to over 80 countries. At Lincat, quality is at the heart of everything we do, driven by our ongoing investment in research and development and a passionate team dedicated to serving our extensive global customer base. We have great products, great people, and great customers.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for Production Operatives to join our team in the Folding Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating folding machinery to produce high-quality metalwork in line with engineering drawings and production specifications.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with flexibility around the working pattern. You can choose from either:

• Monday to Thursday nights: 6:00pm – 3:50am
• 2-on, 2-off shift pattern: 5:00am – 4:50pm or 6:00am – 5:50pm

The working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate based on their preference and business requirements.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Set up and operate CNC folding machines to produce high-quality components in line with customer and business requirements.
• Adjust machine settings and tooling to achieve accurate bends and folds to specification.
• Fold and form sheet metal components in accordance with engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and production documentation.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet the required standards and specifications.
• Consistently achieve daily production, quality and utilisation targets.
• Work safely at all times, following company health and safety procedures and best working practices

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Previous experience operating CNC folding or press brake machinery is preferred.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings and measurements.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on maintaining high-quality standards.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Organised and methodical approach to work.