Slitter Operator

Randstad Business Support - London; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel processing company in Willenhall is seeking a Bander Packer to join their team. The role involves operating equipment and following packing specifications. Ideal candidates will have experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting, good communication skills, and adhere to safety regulations. Training and support will be provided for career development. Immediate start with alternating shift patterns and competitive pay.

Benefits

Paid holiday according to TATA holiday benefits

Workplace pension scheme with 3% employer contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Industrial warehouse/Production/Manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation.
• Ability to adhere to weekly shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Following packing specifications in line with customer requirements.
• Operating tooling and material handling equipment.
• Challenging unsafe conditions and actions accordingly.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to conduct manual handling

Willingness to learn new skills

Tools

FLT/Counterbalance licence

Job description

Overview

Do you have experience as a Slitter Operator or a Decoil Operator? Perhaps you have production line experience? Or, have you spent time within an industrial warehouse environment and are looking to enhance your skills? Are you based in or around Willenhall? Steelpark is the UK's largest steel distribution and processing centre, and the only one to be supported by a domestic steel mill. Tata are looking for a proactive, reliable and ambitious individual to join their team. Training will be provided to those who are looking for a career within the steel industry and further support will be given to those who already hold some of the skill-set Tata is seeking.

Role: Bander Packer

Location: TATA Steel, Steelpark Way, Willenhall, Wolverhampton WV11 3SQ

Salary: £13.43ph (including a 10% shift allowance) for entry level applicants.

Note: Those who hold Steel slitting and/or Decoiling experience can begin as a Main Line Operator: £14.82ph (including 10% shift allowance) rising to £15.26ph once all training passed

Bonus: £50 per month for full attendance and punctuality

Contract length: 12 months initially with the view to extend or offer a permanent position

Shift Patterns: Alternating shift patterns. Week one: Monday to Thursday 05:30-13:30 and Friday 0600-11:40. Week two: Monday to Thursday 13:30 to 22:00 and Friday 11:40-17:10.

Start: ASAP pending Occupational Health check which includes a Drug and Alcohol test

Responsibilities

• Following packing specifications in line with customer requirements
• Operating tooling and material handling equipment
• Recognising relevant product ranges to facilitate prompt and accurate material selection and processing
• Following site Health and Safety rules and ensuring those around you do the same
• Handling all material including stock records, labelling, and storing according to commercial requirements and recognised safety standards
• Challenging unsafe conditions and actions accordingly
• Working flexibly and as directed to meet the needs of the business
• Understanding and deploying continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques
• Understanding, deploying and seeking to recommend improvements to production control procedures

Qualifications

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience in an Industrial warehouse/Production/Manufacturing environment
• Ability to conduct manual handling and be on your feet for long periods of time
• Driving Licence and access to own vehicle due to the shift timings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adhere to both of the weekly shift patterns as these cannot be changed
• Good knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as communicate effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to learn new skills as required

Desirable requirements:

• FLT/Counterbalance licence or experience
• Previous experience in a heavy industrial environment
• Qualifications and/or experience in decoiling, slitting, press or cutting steel

Benefits

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role (Randstad and TATA)
• Paid holiday according to TATA holiday benefits
• Supportive onboarding team with full training provided
• Opportunity to be trained and up-skilled
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Employee Assistance Programme to support with health and financial needs
• Workplace pension scheme with 3% employer contribution

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.