Production Operative

TipTopJob; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Career progression

25 days holiday

Health Cash Plan

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Wellbeing events

Job summary

Vetchberry Steels in Birmingham is seeking a motivated Trainee Machine Operative to join our site. Full training will be provided on cut-to-length and traverse machinery, with progression potential within a growing manufacturing environment.

The role offers 38.5 hours per week, permanent employment, and a salary around £26,000 per year, with structured shift patterns and extensive on-site training. Commutable location is required for shifts, and safety is emphasized throughout.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; right attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set cut-to-length machinery or traverse machine (full training provided).
• Measure and cut metal to customer specifications.
• Maintain production records and complete required documentation.
• Ensure quality standards are met at all times.
• Operate overhead crane when authorised and in accordance with training records.
• Load and unload coils on a machine line safely.
• Drive forklift trucks when authorised and in accordance with training records.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and follow safety protocols.
• Report quality issues, damage, shortages and overages.
• Recycle metal scrap and packaging waste into correct bins; report issues to Operations Manager.
• Other warehouse duties as and when required.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team player

Strong work ethic

Career progression

Job description

Location: Vetchberry, Witton, Birmingham

Salary: A GBP 26,000 per year

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (38.5 hours per week)

Closing Date: 25 th of August 2026

Vetchberry Steels is looking for a motivated and reliable Trainee Machine Operative to join our Birmingham site.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or build a career in manufacturing, with full training provided on our cut:to:length steel processing machinery and traverse machine.

Monday:Thursday 7:30am:4:15pm

Fridays 7:30am:1pm

This role is is based at Vetchberry Steels, Sapcote Trading Centre, Wyrley Rd, Birmingham B6 7BN.

Please check you are able to commute to the site for the shifts before applying.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating and setting cut:to:length machinery or our traverse machine (full training provided)
• Measuring and cutting metal to customer specifications
• Ensuring quality standards are met at all times
• Maintain production records and complete required documentation
• Operate 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
• 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

No prior experience is required : were looking for the right attitude.

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Good attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual
• Ability to work as part of a team
• A strong work ethic and positive approach
• Desire to progress within a Warehouse/Manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Full training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing business
• Stable, long:term employment
• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + your birthday
• Health Cash Plan
• Company bonus scheme
• Advantageous pension scheme
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Advanced Family Friendly Policies
• Employee high street vouchers and discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational health and 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

Our Company Values

Our company values are the fundamental principles that guide our organizations actions, culture, and decision:making processes. Our values were created by our employees across all departments in the business and with people at all levels, creating authentic values that make sense to us and demonstrate how we like to work with each other. They serve as the foundation for our companys identity, shaping how our employees interact with one another, customers, and the broader community.