Precision Rolling & Slitting Setter

Posting date:	18 March 2026
Salary:	£14 to £16 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	17 April 2026
Location:	B98 0AA
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Workforce Recruitment and Training
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	0000541088-65507

Summary

Precision Rolling & Slitting Setter

Location: Redditch
Pay Rate: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent

• Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30

  
  

• Friday: 08:00 – 15:00

  
  

• Flexible overtime available after 16:30 or Saturday mornings

  
  About the Role

  We are partnering with a specialist manufacturing company in Redditch to find a Precision Rolling & Slitting Operator to join their production team.

  This is a hands-on, technical role perfect for candidates who take pride in working with precision metal products. You’ll operate rolling mills, bonding machines, and slitting equipment, ensuring tight-tolerance outputs of the highest quality.

  Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity to develop long-term expertise in a niche, specialist industry with clear career progression.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate rolling mills and bonding machines to precise tolerances

    
    

  • Operate slitting/shearing machines to produce accurate metal strips

    
    

  • Measure and calculate lengths and quantities using Excel and mental arithmetic

    
    

  • Support wider production activities across the factory

    
    

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace

    
    

  • Follow all health & safety procedures rigorously

    
    Candidate Requirements

    Essential:

    • Calm, patient, and detail-oriented mindset

      
      

    • Strong mechanical awareness (assessed during interview)

      
      

    • Comfortable using Microsoft Office; ERP/SAP experience is a bonus

      
      

    • Willingness to learn multiple machines and processes

      
      

    • Commitment to a long-term role (training lasts 6–12 months)

      
      

      Desirable:

      • Previous experience in metal manufacturing, rolling, or slitting

        
        

      • Forklift license or full, clean driving license

        
        

      • Previous apprenticeship or formal mechanical qualification

        
        What’s On Offer

        • £14.00 - £16.00 per hour

          
          

        • Permanent role with genuine career progression opportunities

          
          

        • Early finish every Friday

          
          

        • Full, structured training provided

          
          

        • Hands-on work with precision machinery in a specialist environment

          
          

        • Flexible overtime available (after 16:30 or Saturday mornings)

          
          

        • Long-term career opportunity in a highly skilled manufacturing sector

          
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