Steel Operative

Hewett Recruitment; Dudley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Steel Operative for a client in Dudley, transitioning to a state-of-the-art facility in Worcester. The role involves loading raw materials, tooling setup, and operating forklifts and cranes. Candidates should hold relevant licenses and possess strong technical and personal skills, including health and safety awareness. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team with an hourly rate of £14.84.

Qualifications

• Experience with raw material stock control and operating forklifts and cranes.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a warehouse/production environment.
• Ability to work under pressure with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Safely load raw materials onto production lines.
• Set and change tooling according to manufacturing requirements.
• Operate forklifts and cranes to move and load materials.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift Licence (6 Tonnes)

Crane Licence

Reach Truck Licence

Strong people skills

Basic computer literacy

Health & Safety Awareness

Job description

Steel Operative

Location: Dudley (Relocating to a brand‑new, purpose‑built facility in Worcester in 2026)
We are currently seeking an experienced Steel Operative to join our client during an exciting period of growth and relocation. The company is transitioning from Dudley to a newly built, state‑of‑the‑art facility in Worcester. This is a great opportunity to be part of an essential team supporting production operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raw Material Loading & Handling: Safely load raw materials onto production lines and ensure materials are available for production. Follow FIFO stock rotation and ensure proper handling and storage of materials.
• Tooling & Equipment Setup: Set and change tooling according to manufacturing requirements, ensuring all tools are correctly calibrated and compliant with standards.
• Forklift & Crane Operations: Operate forklifts and cranes to move and load raw materials and finished goods, ensuring materials are handled safely and efficiently.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Licences: Counterbalance Forklift Licence (6 Tonnes), Crane Licence (essential), Reach Truck Licence (beneficial).
• Experience: Experience with raw material stock control, goods receipt, and operating forklifts and cranes. Previous experience in a supervisory role is an advantage.
• Technical Skills: Basic computer literacy and familiarity with barcode systems are beneficial.
• Personal Skills: Strong people skills, the ability to work under pressure, and excellent attention to detail. Ability to solve problems and take proactive steps to improve processes.
• Health & Safety Awareness: Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a warehouse/production environment.

Salary: £14.84 per hour

Hours of Work: Week 1 - 7am-3.30pm, Week 2 -10.30am till 7pm

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and join our growing team, we want to hear from you!