£29k plus benefits
Our client is a leading specialist in innovative POS and large format display solutions for major brands and retailers, Due to growth, they are now looking for a skilled CAD & Digital Cutting Operative to join their finishing team on a permanent late shift.
You'll operate digital cutting systems (Zünd and Kongsberg) and work hands-on with ArtiosCAD and other CAD software to prepare and modify cutting files for complex display units — FSDUs, CTUs, POS displays and packaging. Alongside the cutting and CAD work, you'll support the wider running of the factory, including assembly, material handling and general production duties.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Cutting & CAD
Operate and programme digital cutting tables including Zünd and Kongsberg systems.
Prepare and modify cutting files using ArtiosCAD, ZCC, i-cut and other CAD/design software — ensuring correct cut paths, creasing, routing and fold lines.
Read and interpret job tickets, technical drawings, dielines and production specifications.
Select, install and maintain correct tooling; carry out test cuts and adjust settings for precision and quality.
Liaise with pre-press and design teams to resolve file or specification issues, and maintain version control.
Production, Assembly & Warehousing
Assist with the assembly of FSDUs, CTUs and POS units — folding, gluing, slotting and fixing components.
Support Goods In/Out, material handling, palletising, wrapping, labelling and dispatch prep.
Operate a forklift (where licensed) and act as banksman when moving large or heavy materials.
Support stock rotation, warehousing and general factory duties, maintaining high housekeeping standards throughout.
Health & Safety
Follow all company Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
Use PPE and ensure safe handling of blades, routing tools and cutting equipment.
Report hazards, near misses and equipment defects promptly.
About You
Experience operating digital cutting systems (Zünd and/or Kongsberg preferred).
Proficiency in ArtiosCAD and other CAD/design software for structural displays and units.
Experience within large format print, POS, FSDUs, CTUs or packaging production.
A good understanding of structural design, cut paths, crease lines, folding and assembly.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and quality focus.
A forklift licence (Counterbalance preferred) is advantageous.
Reliable, safety-conscious and flexible, with a willingness to support wider factory operations.
What We Offer
A salary of circa £29,000 (depending on experience)
35 days' annual leave.
Overtime readily available and paid at a premium.
A permanent late shift (2pm–10pm)
Join an established, forward-thinking business.
The opportunity to combine technical CAD and cutting work with hands-on production in a busy POS environment.
Working environment: factory, finishing and warehouse setting; standing for extended periods and manual handling of large-format sheets and display units; PPE provided.
How to Apply
If you've got the CAD and digital cutting skills to bring complex displays to life — and don't mind rolling your sleeves up across the wider factory — we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV, or contact Alex at Cubed Talent for more information on 01274 599354.