Production Operative

Production Operative

Application Deadline: 14 May 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Vetchberry-Witton, Birmingham

Compensation: £26,000 - £27,000 / year

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

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
• Operate 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 & 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