Steel Operative

Recruitment PRO; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Recruitment Pro is recruiting on behalf of a well-established steel distribution and processing site in Scunthorpe for a Steel Operative. You will join a busy environment handling steel products, aiding in order preparation and dispatch.

The role operates on a rotating three-shift pattern (6:00-14:00, 10:00-18:00, 14:00-22:00) Monday to Friday, with alternative shifts available. A practical position offering growth in a long-standing company.

Qualifications

• Reliable and safety-conscious individual for a fast-moving warehouse environment.
• Ability to work in a physical role handling steel products and equipment.
• Willingness to operate machinery and follow safety protocols (H&S).

Responsibilities

• Process and dispatch customer orders accurately and safely.
• Move and handle steel products using appropriate equipment.
• Record stock movements and material usage.
• Operate CNC machinery (drills and saws) where required.
• Assist in loading, unloading and dispatch of orders.
• Collaborate with warehouse team to maintain productivity.

Skills

Reliability

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Steel Processing & Distribution Operative

Location: Scunthorpe
Hours: Monday to Friday - Rotating 3-Shift Pattern
Salary: £13.77 + extra hours paid on shifts + bonus
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, life assurance, employee discounts & more

The Opportunity

Recruitment Pro is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, family-owned business and one of the UK's leading steel distribution and processing organisations for a Steel Operative to join its Scunthorpe operation.

With more than 160 years of heritage, our client has grown into a substantial operation with 29 sites across the UK and Ireland and more than 120,000 tonnes of steel stock.

Despite its size, the business remains family owned and has built its success around its people. Continued investment in employees, modern processing machinery, technology and materials-handling equipment enables the company to provide an exceptional service to customers across the UK.

This is a forward-thinking organisation that values hard work, ambition, teamwork and new ideas, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a secure role with a long-established employer.

The Role

Working within a busy steel processing and distribution environment, you will be responsible for helping ensure customer orders are processed and dispatched safely, accurately and efficiently.

The position operates on a rotating three-shift pattern, Monday to Friday:

• 6:00am - 2:00pm
• 10:00pm - 6:00am
• 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Alternative shifts are available but do include rotating AM/PM or set NS.

The role is varied and hands-on, involving the movement and handling of steel products, operating machinery and supporting the preparation and dispatch of customer orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Picking computer-generated customer orders, including the repetitive handling and lifting of heavy and large items.
• Operating CNC machinery, including drills and saws.
• Accurately recording stock movements and material usage.
• Ensuring products are correctly identified and using measuring equipment where required.
• Moving and transferring stock safely to designated locations using materials-handling equipment.
• Operating forklift trucks where trained and authorised.
• Supporting the preparation and dispatch of customer orders.
• Working effectively both independently and as part of the wider warehouse team.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is reliable, safety-conscious and comfortable working in a physical, fast-moving warehouse and manufacturing environment.

Essential

• Previous experience operating overhead cranes.
• A good understanding of workplace Health & Safety.

Experience operating a forklift truck or side-loader would be advantageous.

You’ll need the drive and confidence to contribute to a collaborative working environment while maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy and productivity.

What’s On Offer?

Joining this established business provides more than just a competitive salary. The package includes:

• Highly competitive salary
• Overtime opportunities
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discount scheme, providing savings across retail and leisure