At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and monitor high-tech machinery in automotive production.
- Company: Join a leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier in Birmingham.
- Benefits: Earn up to £16.38 per hour with overtime and career progression.
- Other info: Enjoy modern facilities and training opportunities for your career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of automotive manufacturing.
- Qualifications: 12 months of machine operation experience, preferably in automotive.
The predicted salary is between 15.16 - 15.16 £ per hour.
Pertemps Birmingham Commercial is recruiting for an Automotive Production & Machine Operative to join a global Tier 1 automotive supplier based in Aston. This full‑time, permanent position offers £15.16 per hour on days or £16.87 for night shifts. Working a rotating double‑day pattern (06:00‑13:30/13:30‑21:00) or permanent nights (21:00‑06:00), you will operate machinery in a high‑volume manufacturing setting.
Key skills include previous machine operation experience, attention to detail, and reliability. Regular overtime is available for this role, which supplies major automotive brands across the UK and Europe.
The Role:
- Operate and monitor production machinery used in the manufacture of precision‑engineered automotive components.
- Run laser welders, hydraulic presses, water‑jet cutting equipment, robotic welding cells and other specialist manufacturing equipment.
- Load and unload components safely and efficiently to maintain production targets.
- Conduct quality inspections using gauges, measuring equipment and visual inspection techniques.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
- Carry out machine adjustments and basic troubleshooting to minimise downtime.
- Maintain production output while adhering to strict automotive quality standards.
- Complete production documentation and update computer‑based manufacturing systems.
- Identify defects and escalate quality concerns in line with company procedures.
- Support continuous improvement activities to improve productivity, quality and efficiency.
- Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures in a manufacturing environment.
- Work as part of a production team to achieve daily and weekly customer requirements.
Candidate Requirements:
- Minimum 12 months’ experience operating manufacturing or production machinery.
- Previous experience within an automotive manufacturing environment.
- Experience operating CNC machinery, robotic welding equipment, press machinery or automated production equipment.
- Strong understanding of quality standards and production processes.
- Experience working to production targets and KPI requirements.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and follow technical instructions.
- Good computer literacy and experience using production systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality components.
- Flexible and reliable approach to shift working.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
What's on Offer?
- Excellent pay rates up to £16.38 per hour.
- Overtime opportunities available.
- Long‑term ongoing work.
- Temp‑to‑perm opportunities.
- Modern automotive manufacturing facility.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Career progression within a global automotive business.
Apply today. If you have experience in automotive production, machine operating, CNC operation, robotic welding, press operating or manufacturing assembly and are ready to take on this exciting role, email birminghamindustrial@pertemps.co.uk for more information.
