Upset Forging Operator — Immediate Start, Overtime

Renford Recruitment Ltd; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Renford Recruitment Ltd in Stourbridge is seeking an experienced Upset Forging Operative to join a well-established forging company. You will operate upset forging machinery to produce high-quality components used across engineering and manufacturing sectors.

This role offers an immediate start with a potential permanent position after a successful trial period. Hours are Monday-Thursday 07:45–16:45 and Friday 07:45–15:45, with overtime available.

Qualifications

• Experience operating upset forging machinery.
• Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced industrial environment.
• Understanding of forging processes and metal behaviour.
• Comfortable with manual handling and physical work.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate upset forging machines safely and efficiently.
• Heat, shape and form metal components to specification.
• Monitor machine performance and make minor adjustments.
• Work with hot metal, heavy tooling and industrial equipment.
• Carry out basic quality checks on finished parts.
• Follow production plans, job sheets and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised working area.
• Work closely with the forging team and shift supervisors.

Skills

Upset forging

Hot forging

Heavy manufacturing

Safety awareness

Quality checks

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Job description

Renford Recruitment Ltd in Stourbridge is seeking an experienced Upset Forging Operative to join a well-established forging company. You will operate upset forging machinery to produce high-quality components used across engineering and manufacturing sectors.

This role offers an immediate start with a potential permanent position after a successful trial period. Hours are Monday-Thursday 07:45–16:45 and Friday 07:45–15:45, with overtime available.