Wire & Tapes Operator

The Best Connection Group Limited; Redditch; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

28 days paid Annual Leave pro-rate for

Perks at Work

Job summary

The Best Connection Group Limited in Redditch is recruiting for a wiring and tapes operative for a long‑standing client. The role is full‑time with shifts 8:00–16:30, finishing at 15:00 on Fridays, and is offered on a temp‑to‑perm basis for the right candidate.

You will set and operate small rolling and bonding mills to achieve tight tolerances, measure lengths with Excel and basic maths, and may work on slitting machines. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Calm, collected approach when working with fine detail.
• High mechanical understanding; demonstration likely in interview.
• Willingness to train for 6–12 months and commit long term.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP/ERP systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate small rolling and bonding mills to achieve tight tolerances.
• Operate slitting (shearing) machines for precise results.
• Calculate lengths and quantities using Excel and mental math.
• Support other production activities as needed; training provided.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical understanding

Long-term commitment

Overtime willingness

Tools

Excel

SAP ERP

Job description

The Best Connection are recruiting for a wiring and tapes operative for our long time client in Redditch. The role offers shifts Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 16:30pm and a 15:00pm finish on a Friday. Long term, temp to perm positions for the right candidates!

• Full-time (08:00 - 16:30, finish 15:00 on Friday) setter/operator in a Redditch manufacturing company.
• £14.00 per hour.
• Working with tight-tolerance materials requiring patience, focus, and steady hands.
• Setting and operating small rolling and bonding mills to achieve highly accurate tolerances.
• Operating slitting (shearing) machines, ensuring precise and steady results.
• Calculating lengths and quantities of strips with the aid of both Excel and mental arithmetic.
• The company appreciates this is a niche industry, so full and comprehensive training will be given to the right candidate.
• Supporting other production activities, predominantly in rolled products but elsewhere in the factory if required.

Requirements Of Wiring and Tape Operative:

• Takes a calm and collected approach, driven by working with small fine detail.
• High mechanical understanding (will be tested in the interview).
• Looking for a long-term position (training lasts 6 - 12 months).
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and ideally has experience with ERP systems like SAP. (Maths, Excel will be tested in the interview).
• Receptive to working overtime at short notice (after 16:30, or Saturday mornings).
• Comfortable with being trained on and using numerous machines on a daily basis.

Benefits of working for The Best Connection:

• Weekly pay and on-line payslips

28 days paid Annual Leave pro-rate for PAYE

• 'Perks at Work'