The Guardian
Production Operative (Trainee – Full training provided)
Location: Birmingham B6 7BN. Please check you are able to commute to the site for the shifts before applying.
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent – Full Time
Hours: 38.5 hours per week. Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:15pm | Fridays 7:30am-1pm
Closing date: July 20, 2026
The company is looking for a motivated and reliable Trainee Machine Operative to join their Birmingham site.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or build a career in manufacturing, with full training provided on their cut-to-length steel processing machinery
Key Responsibilities
- Operating and setting cut-to-length machinery (full training provided)
- Measuring and cutting metal to customer specifications
- Ensuring quality standards are met at all times
- Maintain production records and complete required documentation
- Operate 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
- 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
No prior experience is required – they’re looking for the right attitude.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Good attention to detail
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to work as part of a team
- A strong work ethic and positive approach
- Desire to progress within a Warehouse/Manufacturing environment
Benefits
- Full training and development opportunities
- Career progression within a growing business
- Stable, long-term employment
- Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + your birthday
- Health Cash Plan
- 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
Their Company Values
Their company values are the fundamental principles that guide their organization’s actions, culture, and decision-making processes. Their values were created by their employees across all departments in the business and with people at all levels, creating authentic values that make sense to us and demonstrate how they like to work with each other. They serve as the foundation for their company’s identity, shaping how their employees interact with one another, customers, and the broader community.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the company, please click apply.
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