Precision Rolling Mill Setter / Operator
Redditch - £13-£16ph
We’re recruiting for a Precision Rolling Mill Setter / Operator to join a specialist manufacturing business based in Redditch. This is a high-accuracy, hands-on role working with tight-tolerance metal products, ideal for someone who enjoys focus, detail, and mechanical problem-solving. This is a niche industry and full training will be provided over 6–12 months for the right person. We’re looking for someone who wants a long-term career, not a short stop.
Are you a motivated individual ready to start a new role?
Your day-to-day duties will include:
• Setting and operating small rolling and bonding mills to achieve precise tolerances
• Operating slitting (shearing) machines, maintaining steady, accurate results
• Working with tight-tolerance materials requiring patience and attention to fine detail
• Calculating strip lengths and quantities using Excel and mental arithmetic
• Supporting other production activities within the rolled products area and elsewhere in the factory if required
• Working to quality, safety, and production standards at all times
Who are we looking for? You must:
• Enjoy working with fine detail and precision
• Have a strong mechanical understanding
• Be comfortable learning and operating multiple machines
• Be confident using Microsoft Excel and basic calculations
• Be reliable, focused, and looking for a long-term position
• Be flexible with overtime when required
Nice to have (not essential):
• Background in the metal industry
• Strip or coiled metal experience
• Apprentice trained
• Previous rolling mill experience
• Previous slitting (shearing) experience
• Forklift licence
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 08:00–16:30
Friday: 08:00–15:00
Overtime available at short notice after 16:30 or Saturday mornings
Pay
• £13–£14 per hour, depending on experience
Why apply?
• Full structured training in a specialist industry
• Stable, long-term role with a respected manufacturer
• Early finish Fridays
• Skill-based role where care and accuracy really matter
• Opportunity to develop into a highly skilled niche operator
Leslee Whadcoat and Aimee Morriss
We’re Les and Aimee, the directors of APN Recruitment. From day one, our mission has been simple: to connect ambitious engineering businesses with the right people. Recruitment isn’t just about filling roles, it’s about building long-term partnerships that help companies grow and give candidates careers they can be proud of. That’s why APN has become a trusted name in engineering recruitment, and why we’re proud to continue leading the way today.
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