Bar/Plate Saw Operative

Pertemps Birmingham Commercial; Park Central; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary to Permanent opportunity

Long-term employment prospects

Job summary

Pertemps Birmingham Commercial is seeking an experienced Bar/Plate Saw Operative for a Birmingham manufacturing operation. The role is full-time, temporary to permanent, offering £15.38 per hour. Working Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:30, you will operate bar and plate saw machinery to cut metal to precise customer specifications.

Duties include reading drawings, measuring materials, verifying cut accuracy, and maintaining a safe, organized work area. A Counterbalance Forklift Licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating bar saw and plate saw machinery.
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Experience working with metal products/materials.
• Ability to measure and cut materials to specification.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good understanding of workplace health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate bar saw and plate saw machinery safely and efficiently.
• Cut metal accurately to customer specifications and required dimensions.
• Read and follow cutting instructions, drawings and job specifications.
• Measure materials and ensure cuts are completed accurately.
• Check finished materials for quality and accuracy.
• Operate a counterbalance forklift to load and unload stock and materials.
• Move and store metal stock safely around the warehouse and production area.
• Load and unload deliveries using the forklift.

Skills

Bar saw operation

Plate saw operation

Reading drawings

Measuring materials

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Forklift operation

Tools

Bar saw

Plate saw

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

Pertemps Birmingham Commercial seeks an experienced Bar/Plate Saw Operative for a manufacturing operation in Birmingham. This full-time, temporary position offers £15.38 hourly, with potential to become permanent after a successful period. Working Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30, the successful candidate operates bar and plate saw machinery safely, cutting metal to precise customer specifications.

Duties include reading drawings and job instructions, measuring materials, and verifying cut accuracy. Applicants should possess prior saw operation experience within a industrial setting, strong measurement skills, and the ability to follow technical documentation. The role suits someone reliable, detail-focused, and seeking steady long-term work.

Bar / Plate Saw Operative Location: Birmingham Pay Rate: £15.38 per hour Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:30 Contract: Temporary to Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Bar / Plate Saw Operative to join our client's busy manufacturing operation in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced saw operative looking for a long-term position, with the opportunity to become permanent following a successful temporary period.

The Role

• Operating bar saw and plate saw machinery safely and efficiently.
• Cutting metal accurately to customer specifications and required dimensions.
• Reading and following cutting instructions, drawings and job specifications.
• Measuring materials and ensuring cuts are completed accurately.
• Checking finished materials for quality and accuracy.
• Operating a counterbalance forklift to load and unload stock and materials.
• Moving and storing metal stock safely around the warehouse and production area.
• Loading and unloading deliveries using the forklift.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Following all company health & safety procedures.
• Working efficiently to meet production and customer requirements.

About You

• Previous experience operating both bar saw and plate saw machinery.
• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence – this is essential for the role.
• Previous experience working with metal products/materials.
• The ability to accurately measure and cut materials to specification.
• Good attention to detail and a strong focus on quality.
• A good understanding of workplace health & safety.
• A reliable and hardworking approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer

• £15.38 per hour
• Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:30
• 37.5 paid hours per week
• Temporary to Permanent opportunity
• Long-term employment prospects
• Birmingham location
• Opportunity to join an established manufacturing operation