Machine Operator

ThyssenKrupp AG; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering company in Birmingham is looking for a Machine Operator to manage the operation of machinery for processing coil products. Candidates should possess Over Head Crane and Forklift Truck licenses, ideally with experience in the steel and metal industry. Responsibilities include setting up machines, maintaining safety protocols, and ensuring work area cleanliness. Competitive salary and extensive benefits package are offered, including annual leave, health plan, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Health Cash Plan

Company bonus scheme

Advantageous pension scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Employee discounts

Wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Over Head Crane licence required.
• Forklift Truck licence (B1 or above) is essential.
• Experience in the steel and metal industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate various Cut to length lines.
• Set up machinery according to works order specifications.
• Maintain production records and complete documentation.
• Ensure cleanliness of work areas.

Skills

Over Head Crane licence

Forklift Truck licence (B1 or above)

Good team player

Digitally competent

Attention to detail skills

Job description

Machine Operator

Application Deadline: 17 February 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Vetchberry- Witton, Birmingham

Compensation: £26,000 - £27,000 / year

Description

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.

38.5 hours per week

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

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.

Let's take a look at each of our four company values and what they mean to us.