Machine Operator

Pertemps Birmingham Industrial; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Birmingham Industrial is seeking a reliable Machine Operator / Fabrication Operative for a busy Birmingham-based manufacturing site (B33). The role covers operating machinery, supporting production, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

The position offers a short-term contract until Christmas with an immediate start for the right candidate. The ideal candidate has experience with band saws, robotic cells, and a strong health & safety mindset, with the ability to work Monday to

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Machine Operator / Fabricator or Production Operative.
• Experience operating a band saw.
• Experience around robotic machinery / robot cells.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery within the manufacturing operation.
• Support production and ensure work meets quality standards.
• Carry out quality checks on finished and in-process work.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and maintain a safe environment.
• Keep the work area clean, organised and efficient.
• Provide support to colleagues and supervisors as needed.

Skills

Machine operation

Band saw operation

Robotic machinery

Health & Safety

Tools

Band saw

Robot cell equipment

Job description

Machine Operator / Fabrication Operative

B33, Birmingham

Up to £16.50 per hour

Monday to Friday | 14:00 - 20:00

Short-Term Contract - Until Christmas

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Machine Operator / Fabrication Operative to join a busy manufacturing operation based in B33, Birmingham.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong technical background who is confident working with machinery and is looking for a short-term opportunity through to Christmas.

The Role

Working as part of the manufacturing operation, you will be responsible for operating machinery, supporting production and ensuring work is completed safely and to the required quality standards.

Your duties will include:

• Working within a Robot Cell and supporting automated production processes.
• Operating a band saw safely and efficiently.
• Supporting the Machine Operator with day-to-day production requirements.
• Working with metal components and fabrication processes.
• Ensuring machinery and equipment are operated correctly.
• Carrying out quality checks on finished and in-process work.
• Following Health & Safety procedures and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Keeping the work area clean, organised and efficient.
• Supporting colleagues and supervisors where required.
• Tack welding experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

About You

We are looking for someone who is mature, reliable and technically capable, with the confidence to work independently and support the wider production team.

You should ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Machine Operator, Fabricator, Production Operative or similar.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment.
• Experience operating a band saw.
• Previous experience working with or around robotic machinery / robot cells.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.
• The ability to follow technical instructions and production requirements.
• A responsible and dependable approach to work.
• Tack welding / MIG welding experience would be an advantage, but is not essential.

What We Offer

• Up to £16.50 per hour
• 14:00 - 20:00 shift
• Monday to Friday
• Short-term contract until Christmas
• Opportunity to work within a busy manufacturing environment
• Immediate start available for the right candidate