About this role
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 linesSetting up machinery accurately to works order specifications and customer tolerancesMaintain production records and complete required documentationOverhead crane when authorised and in accordance with Company training recordsLoading and unloading coils on a machine line safelyDriving forklift trucks when authorised and in accordance with Company training recordsEnsure cleanliness of work areasFollow safety protocols and maintain a clean work areaReporting quality, damage, shortages and overagesMandatory PPE must be worn at all timesMaintaining all metal traceability systemsRecycle metal scrap into correct bins. Recycle any packaging waste into correct bins. Report any damage, shortage and overages to the Operations ManagerOther warehouse duties as and when required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential knowledge /skills /experience /behaviours:
Over Head Crane licenceForklift Truck licence (B1 or above)Good team playerDigitally competent Attention to detail skills Desirable knowledge /skills /experience /behaviours:
Previously used micrometre and vernier callipersExperience in the steel and metal industry1st 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
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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.