CNC Roll Bending Operative

CNC Roll Bending Operative

We're looking for experienced and motivated CNC Roll Bending Operatives to join our Production team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Middlesbrough. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you'll play a key role in the manufacture of large-scale offshore wind monopiles, operating CNC roll bending equipment to produce high-quality rolled steel cans and cones while ensuring safety, quality and productivity standards are consistently achieved.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business at the forefront of the renewable energy sector, working on major offshore wind projects and contributing to the UK's clean energy future.

This is a full-time permanent position, working 40 hours per week, with a competitive pension scheme and Medicash healthcare plan available.

As a CNC Roll Bending Operative, you'll be responsible for setting up and operating CNC-controlled plate rolling equipment to form large steel sections used in monopile construction. You'll work from engineering drawings and specifications, carrying out dimensional checks and quality inspections to ensure components meet the required standards.

You'll be expected to support production targets, maintain a safe working environment, identify and report quality concerns, and contribute to continuous improvement activities across the facility.

Pay Rates

• £23.01 per hour - 0% allowances (Week 1 - Days)
• £23.01 per hour plus 30% Nightshift allowances (Week 2 - Nights)
• Week 1 (Days) Monday to Thursday: 7:00am to 4:00pm with Friday: 7:00am to 1:00pm
• Week 2 (Nights) Monday to Thursday: 8:30pm to 7:00am with 30% shift allowance
• OT Rate 1 - Rate of a third of hourly rate for overtime on weekdays
• OT Rate 2 - Rate of time and a half of hourly rate for overtime on Saturday
• OT Rate 3 - Rate of double time of hourly rate for overtime on Sunday

Benefits

• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Benefit from Group Life Insurance (4 x Salary)
• Access to Medicash Cash Healthcare Plan (Claim back for Dental, Optician, Prescriptions and discounted members portal)
• 5% fixed pension employer contributions with employee contributions from 3% upwards
• Work in a brand new facility and welfare building
• Permanent Full Time Employment
• Training, Development and Progression Opportunities
• Embrace Shift Work with potential consideration for part-time roles for healthy work and life balance

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll have experience operating plate rolling or heavy fabrication equipment within a manufacturing, fabrication or heavy engineering environment. You'll be comfortable working with large structural steel components, interpreting engineering drawings and carrying out quality inspections.

You'll possess strong problem-solving skills, a commitment to safety and quality, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Requirements

• Time-served Plater, Fabricator or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience operating plate rolling equipment within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using measuring equipment for dimensional and quality inspections.
• Knowledge of rolling large-diameter steel plate and fabrication processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience operating CNC-controlled plate rolling machinery.
• Overhead crane qualification or practical experience.
• Experience within offshore wind, heavy engineering, shipbuilding, steel fabrication or energy sectors.
• FCAW/MCAW welding experience.
• Experience working with large structural steel components and monopile sections.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate CNC roll bending equipment safely and effectively.
• Set up machinery and rolling programmes in accordance with production requirements.
• Roll steel plate into cylindrical and conical sections to engineering specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions and work instructions.
• Carry out dimensional and visual inspections to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Measure and mark radial lines and reference points on rolled sections where required.
• Identify and report fabrication defects, quality concerns and equipment issues to supervision.
• Operate overhead cranes and lifting equipment safely where authorised.
• Support production targets while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and safety.
• Complete production documentation accurately and on time.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic adjustments to machinery and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's most exciting manufacturing projects, supporting the production of offshore wind foundations that are helping drive the global energy transition.

If you're looking for a long-term career with a growing renewable energy manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.