Manufacturing Operator (Metals Industry - DAYS ONLY)

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £5,075

Job summary

Reed Engineering & Manufacturing in Sheffield is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Operator to join a busy production facility. You will operate diverse machinery, process materials, and perform quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.

This role offers hands-on training, teamwork across shifts, and opportunities for development in a safety-focused environment with clear production targets. A bonus scheme is available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or production environment.
• Experience with band saws, straighteners or grinders in metals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

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 with lifting and transportation equipment.
• Accurately complete production records and documentation.
• Ensure all tasks comply with quality and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Metalworking machinery

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Band saws

Straighteners

Grinders

Job description

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

Manufacturing Operator

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 band saws, straighteners or grinders 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