Precision Rolling & Slitting Setter
Location: Redditch
Pay Rate: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent
* Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30
* Friday: 08:00 – 15:00
* Flexible overtime available after 16:30 or Saturday mornings
-----------------------------------
About the Role
We are partnering with a specialist manufacturing company in Redditch to find a Precision Rolling & Slitting Operator to join their production team.
This is a hands-on, technical role perfect for candidates who take pride in working with precision metal products. You’ll operate rolling mills, bonding machines, and slitting equipment, ensuring tight-tolerance outputs of the highest quality.
Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity to develop long-term expertise in a niche, specialist industry with clear career progression.
-----------------------------------
Key Responsibilities
* Set up and operate rolling mills and bonding machines to precise tolerances
* Operate slitting/shearing machines to produce accurate metal strips
* Measure and calculate lengths and quantities using Excel and mental arithmetic
* Support wider production activities across the factory
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace
* Follow all health & safety procedures rigorously
-----------------------------------
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
* Calm, patient, and detail-oriented mindset
* Strong mechanical awareness (assessed during interview)
* Comfortable using Microsoft Office; ERP/SAP experience is a bonus
* Willingness to learn multiple machines and processes
* Commitment to a long-term role (training lasts 6–12 months)
Desirable:
* Previous experience in metal manufacturing, rolling, or slitting
* Forklift license or full, clean driving license
* Previous apprenticeship or formal mechanical qualification
-----------------------------------
What’s On Offer
* £14.00 - £16.00 per hour
* Permanent role with genuine career progression opportunities
* Early finish every Friday
* Full, structured training provided
* Hands-on work with precision machinery in a specialist environment
* Flexible overtime available (after 16:30 or Saturday mornings)
* Long-term career opportunity in a highly skilled manufacturing sector
-----------------------------------
About Workforce Staffing
We connect skilled professionals with leading roles across Engineering, Technical, and Manufacturing. Whether you’re a hands-on operative or an experienced machine operator, we help you take the next step in your career.
Know someone suitable? Refer them to us – we’re always happy to help!
#MANOS25