Production Operative; Trainee

Production Operative (Trainee
- Full training provided)

Final date to receive applications: 20 July 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent
- Full Time

Location: Vetch berry
- Witton, Birmingham

Compensation: £26,000 / year

Vetch berry Steels is looking for a motivated and reliable Trainee Machine Operative to join our Birmingham site.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or build a career in manufacturing, with full training provided on our cut-to-length steel processing machinery.

38.5 hours per week

Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:15pm
Fridays 7:30am-1pm

This role is based at Vetch berry Steels, Sapcote Trading Centre, Wyrley Rd, Birmingham B6 7BN
.
Please check you are able to commute to the site for the shifts before applying.

• 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

No prior experience is required – we’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

• 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