Saw Operator

Oliver Rae; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Overtime availability

Shift allowance included

Job summary

Oliver Rae in the United Kingdom is seeking a Saw Operator for a permanent role in the Halesowen area. You will operate band saws and related machinery, cut steel to works instructions, inspect components, and manage stock and WIP while supporting production priorities.

Hours are Mon-Thu 15:30-00:00 and Fri 12:00-18:00; pay is £17.02 per hour including shift allowance, with a bonus and overtime available. Training will be provided and a forklift licence is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious.
• Comfortable working in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Able to follow instructions and work accurately.
• A good team player with a positive attitude.
• Physically capable of a hands-on, industrial role.
• Willing to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate band saws and machinery within the saw area.
• Cut steel to works instructions and inspect components throughout the process.
• Manage and correctly identify stock and work in progress.
• Regularly check and inspect saws and report any issues.
• Help plan sawing priorities and maximise productivity.
• Work closely with other Saw Operatives, Forging and Heat Treatment teams.
• Collect and move materials between departments.
• Load and unload lorries.
• Operate cranes and forklifts where appropriately trained/licensed.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised working area.
• Support continuous improvement within the Die Plant.
• Follow all health & safety procedures and encourage good working practices.
• Work overtime when required.

Skills

Reliability

Safety-conscious

Team player

Follow instructions

Physical fitness

Willing to learn

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Saw Operator

Hours: Monday-Thursday 15:30-00:00 | Friday 12:00-18:00

Pay: £17.02 per hour (Including shift allowance) + Bonus

Overtime: Available

We are recruiting for a Saw Operator on Permanent basis. Working for a company that is rich in history, a manufacturer that has real routes in the Halesowen area and is continously growing.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate band saws and machinery within the saw area.


• Cut steel to works instructions and inspect components throughout the process.


• Manage and correctly identify stock and work in progress.


• Regularly check and inspect saws and report any issues.


• Help plan sawing priorities and maximise productivity.


• Work closely with other Saw Operatives, Forging and Heat Treatment teams.


• Collect and move materials between departments.


• Load and unload lorries.


• Operate cranes and forklifts where appropriately trained/licensed.


• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised working area.


• Support continuous improvement within the Die Plant.


• Follow all health & safety procedures and encourage good working practices.


• Work overtime when required.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious.


• Comfortable working in a heavy manufacturing environment.


• Able to follow instructions and work accurately.


• A good team player with a positive attitude.


• Physically capable of a hands-on, industrial role.


• Willing to learn and develop new skills.

Previous experience operating machinery, band saws, cranes, forklifts or working with steel would be advantageous. A forklift licence is desirable but not essential.

Training will initially be carried out on day shift for approximately one month, subject to progress:

Monday-Thursday: 06:00-14:00

Friday: 06:00-13:00

This will be paid at £14.82 as the shift allowance is less.

Following successful training, you will move onto the afternoon shift.

If you're looking for a permanent hands-on role in a busy manufacturing environment with the opportunity to develop your skills, we'd like to hear from you.