Rolling and Press Operative

Role Purpose

As a Roll Operative you will be a key part of our clients production team, operating plate rolling equipment and supporting the plating and finishing function. We are looking for someone who ideally already has experience in plating operations, but we are happy to train a candidate with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

Operate plate rolling / section rolling machinery safely and efficiently

Set up, adjust, and monitor rolling equipment to required specifications

Work with plating / finishing team : apply surface treatments (e.g. galvanising, powder coating or equivalent, as relevant)

Assist in preparation of plates prior to finishing (cleaning, masking, inspection)

Carry out quality checks to ensure tolerances, dimensional accuracy, surface finish

Coordinate with fabrication, cutting, and finishing teams to meet production schedules

Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor adjustment of machinery

Adhere to health & safety procedures, including safe handling of heavy steel plates

Maintain accurate production records (e.g. timesheets, batch logs)

Help to coach / mentor newer operatives once trained Person Specification / Requirements

Essential :

Experience in plating / finishing operations (or in a related metalworking / surface treatment role)

Mechanical aptitude; good understanding of machine operation

Ability to read technical drawings, tolerances, and specifications

Good hand-eye coordination and physical fitness (lifting, manoeuvring plates)

Strong attention to detail and quality focus

Good communication skills and ability to work within a production team

Self-motivated, reliable, and willingness to learn new skills Desirable :

Experience in steel / plate processing, rolling, profiling

Experience in maintenance / minor repairs of machinery

Knowledge of health & safety standards specific to steel fabrication (COSHH, lifting, etc.)

Basic IT / data entry capability for production logging What We Offer

Temporary to permanent progression opportunity

Training and development in rolling, plating, finishing

Competitive hourly rate / salary (depending on experience)

Overtime opportunities

Supportive, family-run company culture

Involvement in a growing company investing in technology and people