Location: Redditch
Pay Rate: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent
Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30
Friday: 08:00 – 15:00
Flexible overtime available after 16:30 or Saturday mornings
About the Role
We are partnering with a specialist manufacturing company in Redditch to find a Precision Rolling & Slitting Operator to join their production team.
This is a hands-on, technical role perfect for candidates who take pride in working with precision metal products. You’ll operate rolling mills, bonding machines, and slitting equipment, ensuring tight-tolerance outputs of the highest quality.
Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity to develop long-term expertise in a niche, specialist industry with clear career progression.
Key Responsibilities
Set up and operate rolling mills and bonding machines to precise tolerances
Operate slitting/shearing machines to produce accurate metal strips
Measure and calculate lengths and quantities using Excel and mental arithmetic
Support wider production activities across the factory
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace
Follow all health & safety procedures rigorously
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
Calm, patient, and detail-oriented mindset
Strong mechanical awareness (assessed during interview)
Comfortable using Microsoft Office; ERP/SAP experience is a bonus
Willingness to learn multiple machines and processes
Commitment to a long-term role (training lasts 6–12 months)
Desirable:
Previous experience in metal manufacturing, rolling, or slitting
Forklift license or full, clean driving license
Previous apprenticeship or formal mechanical qualification
What’s On Offer
£14.00 - £16.00 per hour
Permanent role with genuine career progression opportunities
Early finish every Friday
Full, structured training provided
Hands-on work with precision machinery in a specialist environment
Flexible overtime available (after 16:30 or Saturday mornings)
Long-term career opportunity in a highly skilled manufacturing sector
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Salary description
£14.00 - £16.00 per hour