Machine Operator
Location: Vetchberry : Witton, Birmingham
Salary: A GBP 26,000 : A GBP 27,000 / year
Vacancy Type: Permanent, 38.5 hours per week
Hours: Monday:Thursday 7:30am:4:15pm, Fridays 7:30am:1pm
Application Deadline: March 06, 2026
We are recruiting for a Cut to Length Operator also known as a Decoiling Operator, who will be responsible for operating machinery used to process coil products (stainless steel and aluminium) according to customer specifications. The role involves using overhead crane and forklift truck; with typical activities including, loading and unloading coils, setting the line, in:production inspection : ensuring product quality and maintaining a safe working environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Operating various Cut to length lines
* Setting up machinery accurately to works order specifications and customer tolerances
* Maintain production records and complete required documentation
* Overhead crane when authorised and in accordance with Company training records
* Loading and unloading coils on a machine line safely
* Driving forklift trucks when authorised and in accordance with Company training records
* Ensure cleanliness of work areas
* Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work area
* Reporting quality, damage, shortages and overages
* Mandatory PPE must be worn at all times
* Maintaining all metal traceability systems
* Recycle metal scrap into correct bins. Recycle any packaging waste into correct bins. Report any damage, shortage and overages to the Operations Manager
* Other warehouse duties as and when required
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential knowledge /skills /experience /behaviours:
* Over Head Crane licence
* Forklift Truck licence (B1 or above)
* Good team player
* Digitally competent
* Attention to detail skills
Desirable knowledge /skills /experience /behaviours:
* Previously used micrometre and vernier callipers
* Experience in the steel and metal industry
* 1st operator experience
Benefits
* Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* Health Cash Plan (after 6 months)
* Company bonus scheme
* Advantageous pension scheme
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Advanced Family Friendly Policies
* Employee high street vouchers and discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Occupational health and health surveillance
* Length of Service Awards
* Christmas savings scheme
* Eye care vouchers
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Wellbeing events
* Recognition Portal
* Rewards Portal
* Company events
* Company share schemes
* Christmas Closedown
Our Company Values
Our company values are the fundamental principles that guide our organizations actions, culture, and decision:making processes. Our values were created by our employees across all departments in the business and with people at all levels, creating authentic values that make sense to us and demonstrate how we like to work with each other. They serve as the foundation for our companys identity, shaping how our employees interact with one another, customers, and the broader community.
thyssenkrupp Materials UK operates a network of 8 sites with just under 500 employees in England and Northern Ireland which are in; Birmingham, Preston, Darton, Milton Keynes, and two sites in Belfast. We offer a vast range of metal material products such as stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel. We also provide a range of services, whether it be fully welded and fabricated finished parts or bespoke flat products cut to exact sizes. We have years of experience in the aerospace, construction and architecture, automotive and the general engineering industries.
We are part of a Global organisation, with around 480 locations in over 80 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their indivi