Machine Operator

ThyssenKrupp Materials Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials distributor in Birmingham is seeking a skilled Slitter/Setter Operator. This role requires precision in machine setup and operation while prioritizing health and safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in a production environment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to use measuring tools. The company offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits, including annual leave, health plans, and development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + birthday off

Health Cash Plan

Company bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Employee discounts

Wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Experience working with machinery in a Production Environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good team player.
• Able to use measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate large coil slitting lines for aluminium and steel.
• Load, thread, and unload coils safely using equipment.
• Monitor slitting operations to ensure quality.
• Complete job changeovers efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Machinery operation experience

Measuring tools usage

Tools

Fork Lift Truck

Over Head Crane

Job description

Overview

Location: Vetchberry- Witton, Birmingham

Application Deadline: 17 February 2026

Department: Operations

Compensation: £27,000 - £30,000 / year

Description

We’re looking for a skilled Slitter/Setter Operator to become part of our growing team. If you take pride in precision, enjoy hands-on machine work, and value quality and safety, this could be a great opportunity for you.

While working from a production order you will be required to set the machine using shim or shim less tooling for setting the slitting head and separators, load and unload coils for production and record quality data using measuring equipment provided.

Our site in Witton, also known as ‘Vetchberry Steels’, is home to all our coil products and slitting line is a state of the art machine! Using the crane and fork lift trucks to move the coils, you will always be putting Health and Safety first, beyond anything else, keeping to a 6S approach.

Shift pattern

Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:15pm
Fridays 7:30am-1:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate large coil slitting lines for aluminium and steel in line with job specifications
• Select, assemble, and set slitting tooling (knives, spacers, arbors) to required tolerances
• Load, thread, and unload coils safely using overhead cranes or lifting equipment
• Adjust machine settings to achieve correct strip width, edge quality, and surface finish
• Monitor slitting operations to ensure consistent quality and productivity
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections, measuring slit widths and checking for defects
• Identify and rectify process issues
• Complete job changeovers efficiently to minimise downtime
• Report equipment faults or tooling issues to maintenance or supervision
• Maintain accurate production and quality records
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times
• Keep work areas clean, organised, and compliant with 6S standards
• Work closely with team members, supervisors, and quality staff to meet production targets

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Your profile

Do not worry if you do not meet all of the below criteria! We are happy to provide training for the right candidate.

Essential experience, skills and knowledge

• Experience working with machinery in a Production Environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good team player
• Able to use measuring tools

Desirable experience, skills and knowledge

• Fork Lift Truck licence (B1 or above)
• Over Head Crane Licence
• Experience with imperial slitting lines

Benefits

Your benefits with us

• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + your birthday
• 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

This is us – your new employer

thyssenkrupp Materials UK operates a network of 9 sites with just under 500 employees in England and Northern Ireland which are; Preston, Darton, Birmingham, Central Warehouse, Head Office & Fabrications (Cradley Heath, Birmingham), Milton Keynes, Swindon, and 2 in Belfast. We offer a vast range of 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. With around 480 locations in over 40 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. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as a one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just-in-time” or “just-in-sequence”.

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.

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.