Processing Operative

Kloeckner Metals UK (‘Kloeckner’) is the UK subsidiary of the German listed, market-leading, €6.3bn turnover, 8,600 employee, global steel trading and distribution group based in Duisburg, Germany. The UK business, headquartered in Leeds, operates out of 11 principal locations, employs circa 700 staff The Role: Based at our site in Kidderminster we are looking for a Processing Operative. The role will involve operating heavy machinery such as a decoiling / slitting Machine, fork-lift trucks and overhead cranes. The site processes thousands of tonnes of steel each week and so health and safety is a primary concern for us. As such, you’ll be given full training on how to operate all the machinery in our site as well as manual handling and general health and safety training. Hours of work are 5:30am to 1:30pm Mon to Fri then 1:30pm to 10pm Mon to Thurs and 1:30pm to 7pm Friday rotating weekly. As well as the rotating day shift we also have opportunities on our night shift. The main purpose of this role: * Operate the Bud Profiling Line or an appropriate scheduled activity e.g. machine operation, loading, basic maintenance, TPM, 5S, or any other duties as directed. This may involve moving to another areas, machine centre, or location. All activities must be carried out in accordance with EHS, Quality & safe working practices What you’ll need: To be successful in the role you will have experience operating a profiling machine, Plasma Profiler, Press Brake, CNC Machine or similar, FLTs & overhead cranes, preferably in a manufacturing, Steel environment, warehousing or distribution. We will also expect all applicants to show a real passion for health and safety and want to be a part of continually improving our site. In return we’ll provide you with an excellent career, the opportunity to learn about a fascinating industry with long-term stability plus the opportunity to earn over-time. The Company and Benefits: Kloeckner Metals are the largest stockholder & distributor in its field in the UK and Ireland, and a key member of the larger parent group. We are also one of the leading service centre companies in the European and American markets combined. We have invested over £15 million in processing equipment over the last few years putting us at the forefront of the metal processing industry. As well as a competitive salary we also offer an attractive benefits package which include: • Contributory Pension • Long Service Awards • Discount cards for shops and restaurants • Gym & Health Club discounts • Holiday Trading • Cycle to Work Scheme • Lease Cars by Salary Sacrifice • Life Assurance