Steel Operative

Job Title: Steel Operative
Location: Newark
Start Date: January
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm
Pay: £13.51 per hour (increasing to £14.35 upon permanent employment, then progressing onto a structured salary pathway)
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

Recruitment Pro is recruiting Steel Operatives to join a well-established steel processing site based in Newark. This role offers long-term stability, excellent training opportunities and a clear salary progression structure once permanent. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling steel arriving from the docks, cutting materials using saws and preparing orders for dispatch. This is a hands-on, physical role suited to someone who enjoys practical work and learning new skills.

Key Responsibilities

* Unloading and handling steel delivered from the docks

* Picking parts ready for dispatch

* Cutting steel to required sizes using industrial saws

* Using an overhead crane

* Preparing and organising materials for outgoing shipments

* Loading shipments

* Working safely and following all site procedures

* Maintaining a clean and organised working area

* Supporting any additional warehouse or yard duties as required

Requirements

* Driving licence essential (due to the location of the site)

* Previous experience in a labouring, warehouse, factory or steel/metalwork environment is desirable but not essential

* Experience using OHC

* Willingness to learn and skill up on cutting equipment

* Good level of physical fitness

* Reliable, hard-working and able to work as part of a team

What You’ll Receive

* £13.51 per hour starting pay

* Increase to £14.35 per hour upon going permanent

* Entry into a structured salary progression scheme

* Opportunities to gain new skills and increase earning potential

* Long-term, stable role with Monday–Friday daytime hours

Recruitment Pro Ltd is operating as an Employment Business. Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Recruitment Pro Ltd. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 5 working days. If you do not hear from us after 5 working days you have not been successful on this occasion and unless otherwise advised, Recruitment Pro will keep your details on file to contact you regarding any future suitable opportunities
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed