Production Operative
Application Deadline: 13 October 2025
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Vetchberry - Witton, Birmingham
Description
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.
38.5 hours per week
Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:15pm
Fridays 7:30am-1pm
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
* Company bonus scheme
* Advantageous pension scheme
* Learning & Development opportunities
* Advanced Family Friendly Policies
* Employee high street vouchers & discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Occupational health & 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