Salary: £12.71 - 12.71 per hour
Reference: JOB-5343
Steel Manufacturing Operatives Required – Stockton‑on‑Tees
Central Employment are recruiting on behalf of a leading steel fabrication and heavy manufacturing business based in Stockton‑on‑Tees. Due to sustained growth and increased production demand, our client is expanding their workforce and recruiting multiple operatives across key areas of their steel manufacturing operation.
These are genuine long‑term opportunities offering job security, structured progression and ongoing skills development within the steel industry.
Roles Available:
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Press Brake Operatives – forming and bending heavy steel plate
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Plasma Bed Operatives – operating plasma cutting machinery in a steel processing environment
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Dressing / Metal Fettling Operatives – grinding, fettling and finishing fabricated steel components
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Shot Blast Operatives – surface preparation of steel prior to coating
Pay & Progression:
The business operates a clearly defined graded pay structure, enabling employees to increase earnings as skills, experience and responsibility develop.
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Level 3 (Trainee): from £12.71 per hour
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Up to Key Operator (Enhanced): £14.43 per hour
This structure is designed to support long‑term career development rather than short‑term placement.
Shift Uplifts:
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Back Shift: 15% uplift on basic hourly rate
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Night Shift: 25% uplift on basic hourly rate
Full flexibility around shift patterns is essential. Night shifts are required on an as‑and‑when‑needed basis to support business demands.
Working Hours (2‑Weekly Rotation):
Days
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Monday – Thursday: 6:00am – 2:15pm
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Friday: 6:00am – 12:45pm
Backs
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Monday – Thursday: 2:15pm – 10:30pm
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Friday: 12:45pm – 7:00pm
Nights
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As required (times to be confirmed)
Overtime Rates:
Overtime is payable once standard contractual working hours have been completed.
Monday to Friday
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First additional hour worked each day: Basic hourly rate
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Thereafter: x1.5
Saturday
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x1.5 for all hours worked
Sunday
What's on Offer:
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Long‑term, stable employment within the steel and heavy fabrication sector
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Clear progression routes supported by graded pay increases
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Overtime opportunities with enhanced rates
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Working in a modern, safety‑focused steel manufacturing environment
Additional Requirements:
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Previous experience within a steel, fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment is desirable
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Pre‑employment drug and alcohol test required prior to starting
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