Skilled Forge Operator

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Redditch; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Redditch is looking for a Skilled Forge Operator to join their team. This permanent role involves operating heavy-duty forge presses and working with large aerospace components in a high-temperature environment. Candidates should have experience in heavy industrial machinery and be comfortable with physical, hands-on tasks. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £29,640 to £39,520, along with 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and other attractive benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

5% matched pension scheme

Employee discount scheme & Employee Assistance Programme

£1,000 Friends & Family referral bonus

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating forge presses or heavy industrial machinery.
• Comfortable working in a hot, dirty, industrial environment.
• Safety-focused and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Operating heavy-duty forge presses up to 15,000 tonnes.
• Working with large, heavy forged aerospace components.
• Following strict aerospace quality and health & safety standards.
• Contributing to production targets in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Skills

Operating forge presses or heavy industrial machinery

Comfortable with physical, hands-on work

Reliable, safety-focused, and team-oriented

Strong work ethic and pride in high-quality workmanship

Job description

Skilled Forge Operator – Aerospace Manufacturing

Permanent | Double Days | Excellent Benefits

Salary: £29,640 – £39,520 DOE
Location: Local aerospace manufacturer
Shift: Double Days (2-week rotation)
• 6:00am – 2:06pm
• 2:00pm – 10:45pm

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to secure a permanent role within a leading aerospace manufacturing environment, working with some of the largest forge presses in the UK. If you enjoy hands‑on, physically demanding work and want a role where skill and resilience are rewarded, this is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating heavy‑duty forge presses up to 15,000 tonnes

• Working with large, heavy forged aerospace components

• Operating in a high‑temperature environment (up to 1300°C)

• Following strict aerospace quality and health & safety standards

• Contributing to production targets in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience operating forge presses or heavy industrial machinery

• Comfortable with physical, hands‑on work

• Understands this is a hot, dirty, industrial environment

• Reliable, safety‑focused, and team‑orientated

• A strong work ethic and pride in high‑quality workmanship

What You’ll Get in Return

• £29,640 – £39,520 salary (DOE)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 5% matched pension scheme
• Employee discount scheme & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• £1,000 Friends & Family referral bonus
• Financial recognition & reward schemes
• Free on‑site parking

About Workforce Staffing

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