Steel Operative
| Company: | Masstemps Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13 to £13 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | WS10 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced
MIG Welder to join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the
Walsall area.
THE ROLE
. Operate a counterbalance FLT to safely move steel materials, stock and finished products around the yard and warehouse.
. Load and unload steel products and deliveries, ensuring materials are positioned and stored safely.
. Band and strap steel products securely using steel banding equipment ready for storage or dispatch.
. Measure and prepare steel products before banding to ensure orders are correctly prepared.
. Use appropriate lifting equipment and FLT attachments when handling long, heavy or awkward steel products.
. Check steel products against job sheets, delivery notes and order requirements.
. Ensure bundled steel is securely strapped and suitable for transportation.
. Assist with loading customer and delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
. Maintain accurate stock locations and keep the yard and storage areas organised.
. Carry out basic checks on the FLT and banding equipment and report any faults.
. Follow safe working practices when handling heavy steel, banding equipment and lifting machinery.
. Maintain a clean and safe working environment and follow all relevant health & safety procedures.
ABOUT YOU
• Previous experience operating a Counterbalance FLT within a steel, metal or industrial environment.
• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence and practical experience operating the truck.
• Experience handling steel stock, metal products or other heavy materials would be highly advantageous.
• Previous experience using steel banding/strapping equipment.
• Good understanding of safe methods for securing and handling heavy or awkward loads.
• Experience loading and unloading HGVs or delivery vehicles would be beneficial.
• Comfortable working outdoors in a busy yard/warehouse environment.
• Good awareness of manual handling and workplace health & safety.
• Reliable and physically capable of handling steel products and carrying out general yard duties.
• Experience within a steel stockholding, metal processing or distribution environment would be advantageous.
HOURS OF WORK
08:00am - 16:30pm Monday Friday
PAY RATE
£13.00ph
If you wish to apply, please submit an up-to-date CV or call one of our branches:
Walsall – 01922 824 024
Wolverhampton – 01902 200 092