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Guillotine Operator (Contract)


Job Location:
United Kingdom -Scotland -Strathclyde -Glasgow City -Govan
Salary:
£13.50 - £13.50/hour

Guillotine Operator – Sheet Metal – Govan, Glasgow – Up to £13.50 Per Hour

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Guillotine Operator to join our well-established manufacturing client based in Govan, Glasgow.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, Monday to Friday day shifts, no weekend working, 32 days' holiday and long-term career development opportunities. Previous sheet metal cutting, guillotine operating or metal fabrication experience is essential.

Up to £13.50 Per Hour | Monday to Friday | No Weekends | 32 Days' Holiday | Overtime Opportunities | Career Development

This position is ideal for applicants looking for a role as a Sheet Metal Guillotine Operator, Metal Cutting Operator, Sheet Metal Worker or Metal Fabrication Operative with relevant experience.

Shifts

 • Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:45
 • Friday: 08:00 – 15:00
 • No weekend working

Rates of Pay

 • Up to £13.50 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits

As a Guillotine Operator, you will receive:

 • 32 days' holiday (24 days' annual leave plus 8 public holidays)
 • Free on-site parking
 • Company pension scheme
 • Overtime opportunities, subject to workload
 • Monthly team incentives
 • Long-term career development opportunities

Day-to-Day Duties

As a Guillotine Operator, your duties will include (but are not limited to):

 • Operating sheet metal guillotines, including Amada machinery
 • Cutting aluminium, stainless steel and other sheet metals
 • Reading and interpreting technical drawings
 • Measuring and cutting materials to precise specifications
 • Using hand tools and measuring equipment
 • Inspecting finished products for quality and accuracy
 • Handling and moving metal sheets safely
 • Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Essential Skills

To be successful as a Guillotine Operator, you will need:

 • Previous sheet metal cutting, guillotine operating or metal fabrication experience
 • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
 • Experience operating industrial machinery
 • Good measuring skills and attention to detail
 • Confidence handling sheet metal materials
 • Good understanding of health and safety
 • Reliability and excellent timekeeping

Training Provided

 • On-the-job training
 • Ongoing support and development
 • Opportunities to learn additional manufacturing skills

Apply

If you have previous sheet metal cutting, guillotine operating or metal fabrication experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity in Glasgow, apply today with your up-to-date CV!

Immediate interviews are available, with a view to getting the successful candidate started as soon as possible.

Please ensure your CV clearly outlines your previous sheet metal, guillotine or fabrication experience.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.

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