CAD & Digital Cutting Operative
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About the Role
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.