Steel Bending Operative

Barker Ross Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Barker Ross Group is seeking an experienced Steel Bending Operative in Rotherham to join a busy manufacturing site. The role involves operating an EVG Polybend bending machine, bending rebar to precise sizes for continuity strips, and maintaining safe, efficient production through manual material handling.

The position requires prior EVG Polybend experience, good physical fitness, and reliability. It offers an initial 6-week contract with potential for longer-term opportunities and immediate

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating an EVG Polybend bending machine.
• Experience bending rebar to specific sizes for continuity strip.
• Previous steelwork, reinforcement or manufacturing experience is advantageous.
• Good level of physical fitness.
• Reliable, hardworking and punctual.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate an EVG Polybend bending machine safely and efficiently.
• Bend rebar to required sizes for continuity strip per production requirements.
• Set and operate the machine accurately to meet specifications.
• Measure and check finished products to ensure correct sizes and quality.
• Manually handle and move steel materials throughout the shift.
• Follow production instructions and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

EVG Polybend operation

Bending rebar to sizes

Physical fitness

Reliability & punctuality

Attention to detail

Following instructions

Safety-minded

Tools

EVG Polybend machine

Job description

Steel Bending Operative - Rotherham

Pay: £13.50-£14.00 per hour

Contract: Initial 6-week contract with the opportunity for a longer-term position

Start: Immediate start available

Work Location: In person - Rotherham

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Steel Bending Operative to join a busy manufacturing company in Rotherham, producing reinforcement products for the concrete construction industry using rebar.

We are specifically looking for someone with previous experience operating an EVG Polybend bending machine and bending rebar to specific sizes for continuity strip.

This is a physically demanding, hands-on role involving the bending, handling and movement of steel materials. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and carrying out repetitive manual tasks throughout the shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating an EVG Polybend bending machine safely and efficiently.
• Bending rebar to specific sizes for continuity strip according to production requirements.
• Setting and operating the machine accurately to meet required specifications.
• Measuring and checking finished products to ensure they meet the required sizes.Manually handling and moving steel materials throughout the shift.
• Following production instructions and health and safety procedures.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience operating an EVG Polybend bending machine.
• Experience bending rebar to specific sizes for continuity strip.
• Previous steelwork, reinforcement or manufacturing experience is advantageous.
• Good level of physical fitness.
• Reliable, hardworking and punctual.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

• £13.50-£14.00 per hour
• Immediate start available
• Initial 6-week contract
• Opportunity for a longer-term position for the right candidate
• Full training provided where required
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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