Cut to Length Machine Operator

ThyssenKrupp Materials Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the metal processing industry is seeking a Cut to Length Machine Operator. The role involves operating machinery for processing coil products and ensuring product quality within a safe working environment. With benefits including generous holiday, a company bonus scheme, and opportunities for professional development, this position offers a chance to join a progressive organization committed to employee welfare.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Advantageous pension scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing events

Company events

Qualifications

• Essential knowledge includes Over Head Crane and Forklift Truck licences.
• Strong team player with attention to detail is necessary.
• Experience in steel and metal industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operating cut to length lines according to specifications.
• Maintaining production records and cleanliness.
• Driving forklift trucks and using overhead crane when authorised.

Skills

Over Head Crane licence

Forklift Truck licence (B1 or above)

Digitally competent

Attention to detail skills

Good team player

Job description

Cut to Length Machine Operator

Application Deadline: 26 June 2025

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Vetchberry- Witton, Birmingham

Compensation: £26,000 / 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

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