Production Operative

Location: Vetchberry - Witton, Birmingham

Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time

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

The role is based at our Vetchberry Steels site -  B6 7BN

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

Job Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays 

Company bonus scheme 

Advantageous pension scheme 

Learning & Development opportunities 

Employee high street vouchers & discounts  

Employee Assistance Programme 

Occupational health & health surveillance 

Length of Service Awards 

Christmas savings scheme 

Eye care vouchers 

Wellbeing events 

Recognition Portal 

Rewards Portal 

Company events 

Car Salary Exchange Scheme 

Company share schemes 

Christmas Closedown 

About thyssenkrupp Materials UK

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.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for thyssenkrupp Materials UK, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

The note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised expiry date, dependent on the level of response received.  You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to supply individual feedback at the CV review stage.