As a CNC operator you will work as part of a team to produce parts by operating any of our computer numerical control (CNC) machines, including PythonX Robotic Plasma and FICEP Punching Shear.
You will work in compliance within the health and safety guidelines therefore a keen eye for detail and great mechanical aptitude are essential. There may be requirement to assist in the movement of steel members around the works, therefore an ITSAR approved forklift licence would be advantageous although not essential.

• Complying with all relevant Company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Ensuring that all work carried out is done safely in accordance with the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies and appropriate Risk Assessments.
• Wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all work tasks.
• Movement of steel sections and fabricated steel members around our work, in and out of the workshop.
• Equipment maintenance.
• Ensure that the workshop is kept clean and tidy.
• To report any unsafe acts or condition to the Foreman and/or Works Manager.
• Raise any Health and Safety issues with the appropriate Health and Safety representative.
• Working with various CNC machines including Ficep.
• Have […]

Role Overview

We require a Sheet Metal Operative to join our busy sheet metal workshop. You will work from our technical drawings to manufacture sheet metal components such as trims and flashings for our steel structures. Experience in a similar role of working in a manufacturing facility or in a similar industry would be advantageous, but we would consider a trainee.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Complying with all relevant Company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and appropriate Risk Assessments
• Using and interpreting engineering drawings
• Marking out material and templates
• Operating a guillotine and brake press (CNC operated)
• Using a radial drill
• Cutting, folding and edge rolling sheet metal
• Jig-saw cutting

Key Skills

• Strong maths skills
• Practical skills
• Keen to work
• Good team player
• Attention to detail

The above list is not exhaustive but it covers the main duties of the Sheet Metal Operative.
There may be other duties, not mentioned here, which become part of the job.

Please apply to hr@reidsteel.co.uk

Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Draughtsperson to join our busy Glazing discipline, based at our office in Christchurch. The successful candidate will have proven experience in using AutoCAD as strong knowledge of this software is essential to the role.
As a Glazing Draughtsperson, you will be able to successfully work as part of a team and on your own. You will be required to liaise with other areas of the business and will therefore possess strong communication skills. Experience in aluminium windows and curtain walling would be advantageous although not essential.

A trainee would also be considered.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Complying with all relevant Company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Working in accordance with our Company Values.
• Producing detailed AutoCAD drawings of aluminium windows, doors, curtain walling, louvres, sunscreen, steel doors, steel fire rated screens and other products produced/installed by REIDglazing. Drawings to meet approval of architects, client and main contractor.
• Producing fabrication schedules, cutting lists and installation details suitable for workshop and construction site.
• Being cost conscious in relation to the contract works, estimate, programme and selection of the correct product, method of manufacture and installation.
• Providing packing lists and crate inventories.
• Attending […]

Graduate Structural Engineer

Company Overview

We design, manufacture and construct high quality steel structures including industrial buildings, aircraft hangars and their electro-mechanical doors, warehouses, grandstands, multi-storey buildings, car parks and bridges, as well as defence equipment, manual and electric roller shutter doors, windows and curtain walling.

Our Values

Our company values are central to how we work and everything we do:

Safety first

• We prioritise safety over profit
• All of our activities are carried out with safety in mind
• Safety is the first consideration before work commences
• We responsibly manage the impact that our business has on the environment

Transparency and openness

• We believe in transparency, openness and honesty and the importance of sharing our plans and performance with our team
• We understand the impact of our actions on the team and our external stakeholders
• Integrity is at the heart of all we do

No blame culture … open to change

• We seek solutions, not scapegoats
• We use our continuous improvement culture to improve the way we do things every day
• We learn from our mistakes and embrace change
• When an error occurs, we identify the root cause and implement changes to prevent recurrence

One Team

• Our people are our company, together we are one team
• We treat our team members with mutual respect
• We promote […]
  

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an additional Cladding Draughtsperson to join our busy Drawing Office. The Company is well established and you will be working on projects both for our UK and overseas markets.

You will be detailing cladding for steel framed buildings, structures and associated items. This will involve the preparation of detailed cladding and decking arrangements and sheet metal fabrication drawings to enable the accurate manufacture and installation of cladding, decking, flashings, gutters and associated sheeting materials.

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Complying with all relevant Company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Preparing cladding layout drawings and flashing and gutter details.
• Liaising with in house designers, steelwork draughtsperson, bid managers and construction team as well as external design team meetings with architects, engineers and clients.
• Liaising with Works Manager, Production Manager and factory team regarding drawing issues and queries.
• Assisting with site surveys when required.
• Creating flashing, gutter and fabrication drawings.
• Preparing lists for manufacturing, purchase and despatch.
• Issuing and monitoring Requests for Information (RFIs) and responding to site queries.
• Preparing internal drawing registers, issuing site drawings and parts lists.
• Attending launch and project meetings.
• Advising bid managers of any extras or […]
  

Role Overview

As a Site Manager you will work within the Contracts Department and liaise with the wider project team to manage the construction and delivery of your assigned projects.

You will be expected to approach your work in a flexible manner which will involve travel and working away from home on a regular basis.

You will adopt a safety first approach and be a reputable ambassador for the Company.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• • Complying with all relevant Company Health, Safety and Environmental and CDM policies and procedures.
  • Compiling and producing project specific method statements, erection sequences and risk assessments.
  • Carrying out a project specific review of the risk assessments for which you are responsible for
  • Making pre-site inspections and ensuring that the Safe Site Handover Certificate is properly administered and is in place prior to the commencement of works
  • Attend regular contracts coordination meetings, project meetings and client meetings as required
  • Liaise and communicate with the Contracts Management Team on all contractual matters
  • Work with Contracts Management Team to provide information for target programmes
  • Communicate with designers to ensure safe construction methods are achievable and incorporate incorporating any temporary stability requirements
  • Ensuring that work […]