Grinding Operative (Metals Industry - DAYS ONLY)

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £5,075

Job summary

Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are seeking a Griding Operative to join a busy production environment. The role involves processing specialist engineered products through various stages of production, quality inspection, and dispatch.

You will operate manufacturing machinery, complete production records, and support health and safety procedures. Experience with grinders, band saws or straighteners is advantageous, and a positive, detail-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or production environments.
• Experience with grinders, band saws, and straighteners is advantageous.
• Ability to follow detailed specifications.
• Strong attention to quality and safety standards.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of manufacturing machinery in accordance with production requirements.
• Process materials and components to meet specified quality standards.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure products conform to customer and internal specifications.
• Prepare finished products for shipment and support dispatch activities.
• Inspect incoming packaging and transport containers to verify suitability for use.
• Carry out safe material handling activities using a variety of lifting and transportation equipment.
• Accurately complete production records and documentation.
• Ensure all tasks are carried out in line with company quality and health & safety procedures.
• Participate in workplace organisation and housekeeping initiatives.
• Support operational improvement projects and problem-solving activities.
• Contribute to performance monitoring and production reporting.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and basic maintenance activities.
• Assist with the training and development of colleagues where required.
• Maintain effective communication between shifts to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

Grinders

Band saws

Straighteners

Job description

Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company

Griding Operative

We are looking for a motivated Production Operative to join a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be involved in processing specialist engineered products through various stages of production, quality inspection, and dispatch.

Main Responsibilities

• Operate a range of manufacturing machinery in accordance with production requirements.
• Process materials and components to meet specified quality standards.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure products conform to customer and internal specifications.
• Prepare finished products for shipment and support dispatch activities.
• Inspect incoming packaging and transport containers to verify suitability for use.
• Carry out safe material handling activities using a variety of lifting and transportation equipment.
• Accurately complete production records and documentation.
• Ensure all tasks are carried out in line with company quality and health & safety procedures.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in workplace organisation and housekeeping initiatives.
• Support operational improvement projects and problem-solving activities.
• Contribute to performance monitoring and production reporting.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and basic maintenance activities.
• Assist with the training and development of colleagues where required.
• Maintain effective communication between shifts to ensure smooth operation.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or production environment.
• Experience of grinders,band saws, straighteners within the metals industry would be highly advantageous
• Experience operating machinery and working to detailed specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Positive approach to health, safety, and teamwork.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced production environment.

The role also includes a bonus of up to £5,075