We are hiring
Established over 35 years ago, the Laser Cutting Co has grown to become one of the UK’s largest and most diverse profiling and cutting firms. Due to continued growth we are looking for energetic and driven people to join our vibrant team to help build on our already industry leading reputation.
We are a third-generation family run business with a belief that no-one should feel like a small cog in a big machine. Our people are our most important resource and we aim to support and encourage development in our fast paced yet friendly environment.
We understand job hunting is time consuming, if you feel you are a good fit for the below role/s please send your CV and a covering letter to charlie.day@daysteel.co.uk and we will be sure to give you a prompt response.
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Laser Operative
Summary of Position: Working with your shift to safely Manage CNC Laser cutting machinery maximizing ‘beam on’ production whilst also ensuring production of quality finished components for our customers.
Primary Responsibilities to include:
- Handling material from central stock system using forklift and crane equipment.
- Loading machine with sheet material
- Loading and setting of machine to include maintenance jobs.
- Checking of part quality and correct to drawings.
- Mark, Stack and Pack parts ready for dispatch.
- Maintain tidy and safe workspace around you and machine
- Alongside laborer’s it may be required of you to run more than one machine where efficient to do so.
Competencies Expected:
- Trumpf Tube and Flat Laser Machine experience ideal
- Heavy Engineering experience
- Overhead Crane proficient
- In date Counterbalance truck license (Ideally)
- Valid Driver’s License (Ideally)
Working hours
Revolving shift work requiring minimum of 40 hours per week.
Ample opportunities for overtime were required.
For more information please contact:
James Day
Operations Director
Or send your CV and Covering letter using the form below
Technical Sales Engineer
Job title: Technical Sales Engineer
Department: Sales Office
Reporting to: Sales Manager
Hours of work: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm
Salary: £23k to £35k+ (dependant on experience, open to negotiation)
The Candidate
The successful candidate/s will be responsible for and tasked with growing their customer account base and increasing sales within it, as well as having a proactive approach to generating new business customers.
They will be expected to converse politely and efficiently with customers ensuring high expectations are met and will be responsible for taking a lead or enquiry through from point of sale to delivery.
The ability to work well in a team is essential, but candidates must also be confident to work from their own initiative to handle enquiries and manage their own customer base effectively.
This requires b interpersonal and organisational skills with an attention to detail, interacting with both customers directly and all teams internally, such as CAD Drawing, Production and Accounts.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have good Maths and English skills, be computer literate with experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word & Outlook etc).
CAD experience and the ability to read technical drawings is necessary and a reasonable knowledge of metal specifications would also be useful, together with any knowledge of our cutting methods and previous sales experience preferred.
Responsibilities
The main role is to grow sales through direct interaction with existing customers and equally seeking out new business opportunities. The successful candidate will be responsible for their own account base and customers, building b relationships within them, and ensuring every order placed is to the highest standard. This will include:
- Answer incoming sales calls
- Monitor and respond to customer email enquiries
- Support and problem solve customer queries/challenges at every opportunity
- Build quotes and progress orders dependent on customer requirements
- Maintain a high level of service and reliability throughout all customer contact
- Maintain and grow current customer relationships
- Proactively seek out new business opportunities and convert into orders
Ultimately, a willingness to learn new skills is required as full training will be given to suitable candidates. We hire for attitude.
Working Location
Sheffield – near Meadowhall and M1
Commutable from: Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and surrounding areas.
Company Benefits
32 days holiday inc bank holiday
Free car parking
Full training available
How to apply
If you have an interest in manufacturing and engineering and would like to apply, please send a CV and covering letter to charlie.day@daysteel.co.uk or by post to:
Recruitment,
Charles Day (Steels) Ltd
6 Downgate Drive
Sheffield
S4 8BT
Alternatively, apply by sending your CV and Covering letter below.
Operator Assistant and Labourer
Job title: Operator Assistant and Labourer
Department: Production
Reporting to: Foreman and Production Manager
Hours of work: 2 Shift pattern (6am-6pm and 6pm-6am)
The Candidate: The successful candidate will be a proactive individual with an eagerness to help and learn the various processes carried out throughout the shop floor. They will be in direct contact with customer orders and will contribute to the high level of quality and service we provide.
General Responsibilities and Requirements:
- Loading material onto machines
- Unloading cut parts and scrap material
- Marking up parts
- Grinding/Cleaning up of parts
- General house keeping and some heavy lifting required.
- Assisting operators with the cutting and management of customer orders.
Experience a preference but not essential, ideally the candidate will possess a valid Fork Lift Truck licence with Overhead Crane experience but again not essential. Pending a successful initial period, we will provide training and licencing for both.
If successful in the role there will be opportunity to progress to various machine operating roles with all necessary training provided by the company.
Apply by sending your CV and Covering Letter below.
