Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Location: Vetchberry - Witton, Birmingham

Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 / year

Vacancy Type: Permanent, 38.5 hours per week

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:15pm , Fridays 7:30am-1pm

Application Deadline: March 06, 2026

We are recruiting for a Cut to Length Operator also known as a Decoiling Operator, who will be responsible for operating machinery used to process coil products (stainless steel and aluminium) according to customer specifications. The role involves using overhead crane and forklift truck; with typical activities including, loading and unloading coils, setting the line, in-production inspection - ensuring product quality and maintaining a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating various Cut to length lines
• Setting up machinery accurately to works order specifications and customer tolerances
• Maintain production records and complete required documentation
• Overhead crane when authorised and in accordance with Company training records
• Loading and unloading coils on a machine line safely
• Driving forklift trucks when authorised and in accordance with Company training records
• Ensure cleanliness of work areas
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work area
• Reporting quality, damage, shortages and overages
• Mandatory PPE must be worn at all times
• Maintaining all metal traceability systems
• Recycle metal scrap into correct bins. Recycle any packaging waste into correct bins. Report any damage, shortage and overages to the Operations Manager
• Other warehouse duties as and when required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential knowledge /skills /experience /behaviours:

• Over Head Crane licence
• Forklift Truck licence (B1 or above)
• Good team player
• Digitally competent
• Attention to detail skills

Desirable knowledge /skills /experience /behaviours:

• Previously used micrometre and vernier callipers
• Experience in the steel and metal industry
• 1st operator experience

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan (after 6 months)
• Company bonus scheme
• Advantageous pension scheme
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Advanced Family Friendly Policies
• Employee high street vouchers & discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational health & health surveillance
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas savings scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing events
• Recognition Portal
• Rewards Portal
• Company events
• Company share schemes
• Christmas Closedown

Our Company Values

Our company values are the fundamental principles that guide our organization's actions, culture, and decision-making processes. Our values were created by our employees across all departments in the business and with people at all levels, creating authentic values that make sense to us and demonstrate how we like to work with each other. They serve as the foundation for our company's identity, shaping how our employees interact with one another, customers, and the broader community.

thyssenkrupp Materials UK operates a network of 8 sites with just under 500 employees in England and Northern Ireland which are in; Birmingham, Preston, Darton, Milton Keynes, and two sites in Belfast. We offer a vast range of metal material products such as stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel. We also provide a range of services, whether it be fully welded and fabricated finished parts or bespoke flat products cut to exact sizes. We have years of experience in the aerospace, construction and architecture, automotive and the general engineering industries.

We are part of a Global organisation, with around 480 locations in over 80 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business.

Here at thyssenkrupp Materials UK, we value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for thyssenkrupp Materials UK, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised expiry date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to supply individual feedback at the CV review stage.