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
