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BM Steel represents the quintessential British steel stockholder from a heritage of more than 135 years here in the UK. As a supplier of carbon steel plates, sections, hollow sections and seamless/ welded tubulars as well as a multitude of steel processing capabilities including steel plate profiling, cutting, drilling, painting and delivery. From 15 stock holding locations in the UK, a global hub in Antwerp, Belgium and an international office in Dubai, UAE we have become an integral supplier to the oil and gas industry, construction engineering, offshore wind and general fabrication.

With UK group sales exceeding 160,000 tonnes per year, we offer a comprehensive supply solution pulling together our own stock and 135 years of mill trade relationships to meet and exceed any project size, on time and within budget.

We’re always looking for excellent talent to join our team, so if you can’t see any position available, please email your CV and covering letter to hr@bmsteel.co.uk



Class2 Driver

Established in 1955 BM Steel have been competitively serving the steel industry for nearly 70 years. We are one of the largest steel stockholders and processors in the UK, with just over 450 employees, offering a wide range of products for the construction and engineering industries. Our growing range of steel processing services includes cut to length, drilling, shot blasting and profiling, ensuring we can meet a varied range of customer specifications. B&M group pride itself in being a fast paced and consistently improving company where our employees are our most valuable assets, embedding our core values of Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence in everything we do. With 15 depots and 2 service centres nationwide, we’re always looking for people to join us. Multi customer drops and movement of materials to fulfil customer/ inter-branch orders to schedule within health and safety guidelines. General fair usage and maintenance of vehicle, adherence to vehicle policy and all VOSA regulations.

Multi customer drops and movement of materials to fulfil customer/ inter-branch orders to schedule within health and safety guidelines. General fair usage and maintenance of vehicle, adherence to vehicle policy and all VOSA regulations.

You may also be required to help out in the warehouse on occasion
  • To enable safe and efficient receipt, movement and storage of goods via company vehicle and manifest provided
  • To maintain the vehicle in a roadworthy condition and adhere to all VOSA regulations
  • To plan the most effective and efficient routes to suit delivery schedule and to minimise diesel usage where possible. Following a pre-planned manifest for drops, must be signed for and agreed before leaving.
  • To work efficiently and safely in the operation of machinery to lift and load material onto wagon to drivers manifest provided.
  • To assist in the management, storage and audit of stock in the warehouse through good housekeeping and maintenance of quality control procedures when not driving.
  • To work as part of a team with warehouse operatives to load and unload materials in timely fashion
  • To show courtesy and be helpful to customers/suppliers when collecting, delivering or returning materials to warehouse.
  • Maintain a safe workplace/vehicle without risk to health by proper and timely assessment of risks to health and safety, and to implement measures and arrangements identified as necessary from the management.
  • Attend meetings and contribute to company strategy as required.
  • Any other duties as required by the company

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Class 2 driving experience: 2-year minimum
  • Experience with straps and ratchets
  • Experience with chains
  • Experience with steel is desirable, but not essential

Licence/Certification:

  • Class 2 licence
  • Driver CPC (preferred)
  • Good safety practices and driving habits
  • Digital Tacho card
  • A good understanding of Drivers hours and regulations
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Attention to detail
  • We are an expanding company looking for dedicated drivers who like their job and can deliver great services. Good driving skills, good attitude towards work and great customer service skills.

Package:

  • Annual bonus based on performance
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Taste Card
  • Free mortgage, legal and health advice
  • Annual health screenings
  • Free eye tests
  • Pension
  • Development opportunities
  • Access to mental health first aiders
  • Employee Referral Programme
  • 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays.

Job Type:

  • Full-time

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

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Closing Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Reference: VA40
Company:
City: Midsomer Norton
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Machine Operative

Established in 1955, BM Group is one of the largest steel stockholders, processors and premium partner of Architectural, Access and Safety products in the UK, with nearly 500 employees across our divisions - BM Steel, BM Architectural, SPS, IMS, Pulmans, Barclay and Mathieson and AFG. As part of Marubeni-Itochu steel Inc. we operate globally offering a dynamic and fast paced working environment where no two days are the same. Whether you're based at one of our busy depots, service centres or head office you'll b e part of a company that values innovation and continuous improvement. At BM Group our people are our greatest strength. We're proud to foster a culture built on our core values of innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence. We invest in our teams and provide opportunities for growth, development and progression. If you're looking to join a business where your contributions matters and you're encouraged to make an impact, we'd love to hear form you.

Role and responsibilities:

To operate Production Machinery efficiently in order to complete job tickets as metered out by Team Leaders in a timely fashion. To achieve agreed operational and output KPI’s whilst at the same time maintaining a high quality and standard of workmanship and customer service.

Main Job Accountabilities

  • To load and efficiently operate machinery you have been trained in and to maintain operational efficiency as agreed with the Production Manager.
  • To ensure the quality of production work is in line with the standards set out by the Quality Manager

JOB CONTENT

  • To ensure the T Card (or alternative) progress system is kept up to date in real time, so the Sales Department, Production Department and the Management team can monitor tickets in progress throughout the facility for all shifts.
  • To ensure T Cards are moved in a timely and orderly fashion in accordance with the processing order defined by the Team Leader/Production Manager.
  • To ensure all production processes and paperwork are completed legibly and accurately consistently and handed in to the correct departmental personnel in a timely manner.
  • To time manage the material presented to the machine so as to ensure that work flows through each stage of the production processes in the most efficient manner.
  • To complete the machine job accurately and prepare for dispatch in accordance with delivery requirements i.e. Banded, Labelled, & Stacked appropriately for loading.
  • To ensure that any Technical and/or Safety bulletins for Processing Machinery distributed to each machine operative is adhered to.
  • To ensure that data for OEE reports are completed and handed to the Team Leader/ Production Administrator so that OEE statistics can be produced accurately on a daily basis.
  • To fully complete material quality checks
  • To act on information produced by OEE statistics to ensure that workflow efficiencies are maximized at every opportunity.
  • To ensure machinery is operated in line with published SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) at all times.
  • To ensure good housekeeping is maintained throughout the Production work areas and machinery on a daily basis. This will include timely TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) schedules are adhered to.
  • To comply with the dress code, HSE and quality standards agreed within the company and to have personal responsibilities for the application of policies and procedures established for the department.
  • Ensure adequate information detailing issues on the shift, machine issues, jobs in progress are relayed to the Team Leader, and Day Shift Operator.
  • Adhere to our environmental policy by ensuring all waste is disposed of in the correct skips (wood, metal, general).
  • To uphold our company values, Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence

Package:

  • Annual bonus based on performance
  • Enhanced maternity and maternity pay
  • Taste Card
  • Free mortgage, legal and health advice
  • Annual health screenings
  • Free eye tests
  • Pension
  • Development opportunities
  • Access to mental health first aiders
  • Employee Referral Programme
  • 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
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Closing Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Reference: VA45
Company:
City: Shoeburyness
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Night Production

Established in 1955, BM Group is one of the largest steel stockholders, processors and premium partner of Architectural, Access and Safety products in the UK, with nearly 500 employees across our divisions - BM Steel, BM Architectural, SPS, IMS, Pulmans, Barclay and Mathieson and AFG. As part of Marubeni-Itochu steel Inc. we operate globally offering a dynamic and fast paced working environment where no two days are the same. Whether you're based at one of our busy depots, service centres or head office you'll b e part of a company that values innovation and continuous improvement. At BM Group our people are our greatest strength. We're proud to foster a culture built on our core values of innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Exellence. We invest in our teams and provide opportunities for growth, development and progression. If you're looking to join a business where your contributions matters and you're encouraged to make an impact, we'd love to hear form you.

Main Job Accountabilities

  • To load and efficiently operate machinery you have been trained in and to maintain operational efficiency as agreed with the Production Manager.
  • To ensure the quality of production work is in line with the standards set out by the Quality Manager

JOB CONTENT

  • To ensure the T Card (or alternative) progress system is kept up to date in real time, so the Sales Department, Production Department and the Management team can monitor tickets in progress throughout the facility for all shifts.
  • To ensure T Cards are moved in a timely and orderly fashion in accordance with the processing order defined by the Team Leader/Production Manager.
  • To ensure all production processes and paperwork are completed legibly and accurately consistently and handed in to the correct departmental personnel in a timely manner.
  • To time manage the material presented to the machine so as to ensure that work flows through each stage of the production processes in the most efficient manner.
  • To complete the machine job accurately and prepare for dispatch in accordance with delivery requirements i.e. Banded, Labeled, & Stacked appropriately for loading.
  • To ensure that any Technical and/or Safety bulletins for Processing Machinery distributed to each machine operative is adhered to.
  • To ensure that data for OEE reports are completed and handed to the Team Leader/ Production Administrator so that OEE statistics can be produced accurately on a daily basis.
  • To fully complete material quality checks
  • To act on information produced by OEE statistics to ensure that workflow efficiencies are maximized at every opportunity.
  • To ensure machinery is operated in line with published SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) at all times.
  • To ensure good housekeeping is maintained throughout the Production work areas and machinery on a daily basis. This will include timely TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) schedules are adhered to.
  • To comply with the dress code, HSE and quality standards agreed within the company and to have personal responsibilities for the application of policies and procedures established for the department.
  • Ensure adequate information detailing issues on the shift, machine issues, jobs in progress are relayed to the Team Leader, and Day Shift Operator.
  • Adhere to our environmental policy by ensuring all waste is disposed of in the correct skips (wood, metal, general).
  • To uphold our company values, Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence.
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Closing Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Reference: VA59
Company: IMS
City: Southend On Sea
Country: England

CAD Trainee

Working within a busy office environment and reporting to the Production Manager. SPS offers a variety of profile cutting services from high specification steel products which require direct input from a CAD/CAM system ( Computer Aided Design / Computer Aided Manufacturing ). Full training on products and software packages will be provided.

Working within a busy office environment and reporting to the Production Manager. SPS offers a variety of profile cutting services from high specification steel products which require direct input from a CAD/CAM system ( Computer Aided Design / Computer Aided Manufacturing ). Full training on products and software packages will be provided.

The right candidate will assist with the daily operation of the profiling division and help to meet & exceed targets set for the Division. To be successful in this role, you should be confident, with a willingness to learn & develop within the role.

Key functions of the role will be learning a variety of processes in both commercial and operational aspects. Being comfortable talking to all levels of employee and also a good telephone manner and the ability to build a rapport with customers is a pre-requisite.

On completion of a successful trail period, the employee can progress to attending a day-release college course in a suitable engineering discipline.

KEY TASKS (Training given where required)

  • Dealing proactively with incoming profiling enquiries
  • Co-ordinating & preparing quotations & tenders
  • Providing CAD support.
  • Answering calls & queries by email from internal & external sources
  • Building & maintaining strong working relationships with internal colleagues, customers & suppliers
  • Following up with customers for feedback on costs supplied
  • Working closely with Operations & Sales Teams
  • Liaise with other group companies where required.
  • Comply with Company policies & procedures.

Skills (Essential & Desirable)

  • The ability to read construction & engineering drawings & develop cost estimates (Desirable)
  • Understanding of steel & profiling (Desirable)
  • The ability to manage time well & manage multiple projects (Essential)
  • Strong communication skills (Essential)
  • Analytical skills (Essential)
  • Attention to detail (Essential)
  • Health & Safety Conscious (Essential)
  • Strong numeracy & written skills (Essential)
  • IT Literate with familiarity with Microsoft Office – especially with experience working with Spreadsheets (Essential)
  • Proactive & willing to learn (Essential)
  • Understanding of sales & process (Desirable)
  • Sales experience (Desirable)
  • An interest in Construction / Fabrication / Manufacturing (Desirable)
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Closing Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Reference: VA74
Company: IMS
City: Shoeburyness
Country: England

Warehouse Operative

Forming part of the Barclay and Mathieson Group, (B&M) we are one of the largest steel stockholders and processors in the UK, with just over 500 employees. IMS alone employ over 150 staff at our facility and operate 24 hours per day.B&M group pride itself in being a fast paced and consistently improving company where our employees are our most valuable assets, and with 15 depots and 2 service centers nationwide, we’re always looking for people to join us.

Duties:

  • Maintain inventory controls by stowing stock away in the relevant location
  • Prepare customer orders by processing work orders, picking materials, banding and labelling consignments ready for vehicle loading
  • Assist drivers with loading vehicles and ensuring all material is loaded
  • Operating overhead cranes and forklifts to assist with material handling
  • Ensure all stock discrepancies are reported to the Operations Manager or Depot Manager
  • Ensure PPE is worn at all times in the warehouse
  • Carry out all daily, weekly and monthly checks as required by the companies procedures
  • maintain equipment by performing 'before Use Checks' and reporting any faults
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping all racking floor areas free from waste
  • Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing other tasks as specified by your line managers
  • Adhere to our environmental policy by ensuring all waste is disposed of in the correct skips (wood, metal, general)

Package:

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Taste card

Free mortgage, legal and health advice

Free eye tests

Pension

Development opportunities

Access to mental first aiders

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Closing Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Reference: VA75
Company: BM Steel
City:
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Admin Assistant

Established in 1955, BM Group is one of the largest steel stockholders, processors and premium partner of Architectural, Access and Safety products in the UK, with 500 employees across our divisions BM Steel, BM Architectural, SPS, IMS, Pulmans, Barclay & Mathieson and AFG. As part of Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc., we operate globally while maintaining a fast paced working environment across our depots, service centres and head office. Our people are our greatest strength, and we’re proud to foster a culture built on our core values of Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence.

This role sits within our AFG division, with the Admin Assistant / Sales Support responsible for:

· Providing support for sales team with enquiries & order input.

· Raise plate & traded purchase orders

· Progress outstanding purchase orders with suppliers and report back on any delays or required actions

· Obtain quotations from suppliers

· Book plates onto the system

· Scan certs onto the system

· Generate advice notes & print certs

· General administration duties – answering telephones, filing, drafting letters and other ad-hoc tasks as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

· Competent in using Microsoft office programs (Outlook, word, excel etc.)

· Good communicative skills

· Friendly and confident when speaking with customers

· Self-motivated

· Team player

· Able to work under pressure

· Promote excellence

· Be enthusiastic and energetic

Package:

39 hours per week (Mon – Thurs 8.00am -4.30 pm / Friday 8.00am – 3.30pm) – 30 min lunch break

Salary: £16,224 to £22,003 per annum, dependent on experience. The starting salary will align with National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage rates based on age.

32 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Annual performance bonus

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Taste Card

Free mortgage, legal and health advice

Free will writing service

Free health screening

Free eye tests

Development opportunities

Access to mental health first aiders

Employee referral program

Pension scheme

Extra holiday for long service

Birthday day off

Special leave for significant life events, such as marriage, childbirth, or adoption

Buy Holiday Scheme

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Closing Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Reference: VA76
Company: AFG
City:
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Forklift Operator

Established in 1955, BM Group is one of the largest steel stockholders, processors and premium partner if Architectural, Access and Safety products in the UK with 500 employees across our divisions - BM Steel, BM Architectural, SPS, Pulmans, Barclay and Mathieson and AFG. As part of Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc., we operate globally while maintaining a fast paced working environment across our depots, service centres and head office. Our people are our greatest strength and we're proud to foster a culture built on our core values of Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence.

Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team. The successful candidate will be responsible for efficiently handling materials, operating forklifts safely, and supporting shipping and receiving operations.

Duties

  • Operate forklift equipment to load, unload, and transport materials within the warehouse
  • Handle materials carefully, ensuring safe lifting techniques for heavy loads
  • Support warehouse organisation by stacking and storing items in designated areas
  • Conduct routine inspections of forklift equipment to identify potential mechanical issues
  • Use clamps, magnets, chains or plate lifting attachments as required

Requirements

  • Proven experience operating forklifts in a warehouse setting
  • Strong understanding of safe forklift operation and load handling
  • Good attention to detail and awareness of safety always
  • A reliable team player with a flexible approach to operational demands
  • B2 certification (10 tonne)
  • Knowledge of industry desirable

Benefits:

26 days holiday plus 6 days bank holiday

Birthday day off

Taste card

Free health screening

Hours of Work

Monday - Thursday 8am - 4.30pm

Friday 8am - 3.30pm

£15.00 per hour

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Closing Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Reference: VA77
Company: AFG
City:
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Electrical/Mechanical Engineer

Established in 1955, BM group is one of the largest steel stockholders, processors and premium partner of Architectural, Access and Safety products in the UK with 500 employees across our divisions - BM Steel, BM Architectural, SPS, IMS, Pulmans, Barclay and Mathieson and AFG. As part of Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc. we operate globally while maintaining a fast paced working environment across our depots, service centres and head office. Our people are our greatest strength and we're proud to foster a culture built on our core values of Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence.

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned and reactive electrical and mechanical maintenance across plant and equipment
  • Diagnose and repair electrical faults quickly and effectively to minimise downtime
  • Perform routine inspections, testing and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment reliability
  • Maintain and improve electrical systems, including control panels, motors and machinery
  • Support mechanical maintenance activities where required (e.g basic fitting, repairs and adjustments)
  • Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with the company procedures and regulations
  • Respond promptly to breakdowns and work to restore operations as efficiently as possible
  • Identify and report potential issues before they become major faults
  • Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment upgrades
  • Work across multiple sites when required

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Recognised electrical qualification (e.g NVQ Level 3, City and Guilds or equivalent)
  • Experience working in a maintenance or industrial environment (manufacturing/steel preferred?
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills (electrical and basic mechanical)
  • Knowledge of electrical systems, motors, drives and control panels
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical systems, motors, drives and control panels
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
  • Good understanding of health and safety practices
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative
  • Good organisation and time management
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Closing Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Reference: VA78
Company: IMS
City:
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Class2 Driver

Established in 1955 BM Steel have been competitively serving the steel industry for nearly 70 years. We are one of the largest steel stockholders and processors in the UK, with just over 450 employees, offering a wide range of products for the construction and engineering industries. Our growing range of steel processing services includes cut to length, drilling, shot blasting and profiling, ensuring we can meet a varied range of customer specifications. B&M group pride itself in being a fast paced and consistently improving company where our employees are our most valuable assets, embedding our core values of Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence in everything we do. With 15 depots and 2 service centres nationwide, we’re always looking for people to join us.

Role and responsibilities

  • To complete daily walk - around check and ensure that the details are recorded using the phone app provided to you.
  • Ensuring all products for a delivery are correct and that they have been loaded correctly and safely
  • Responsible for completing the daily paperwork
  • Execute any special requests as directed on the delivery note
  • To make safe and efficient deliveries to the customer(s) following the planned route
  • Be friendly and polite to customers at all times
  • Responsible for taking your vehicle to service when required to do so
  • To permanently maintain contact with the transport department and announce any issues as soon as they arise

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Good safety practices and driving habits
  • Full C or CE licence
  • Digital Tacho card
  • DCPC
  • A good understanding of Drivers hours and regulations
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Attention to detail
  • We are an expanding company looking for dedicated drivers who like their job and can deliver great services. Good driving skills, good attitude towards work and great customer service skills.
  • you will also have real opportunities to develop through our training courses and enhance your driving career within the company
  • You must have a minimum of 2 years driving experience
  • You must not exceed a maximum of 3 points of your driving licence
  • Flexibility required for some early starts and later finish
  • Job Type: Full time 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
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Closing Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Reference: VA79
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City:
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Welder/Fabricator

Established in 1955, BM Group is one of the largest steel stockholders, processors and premium partner of Architectural, Access and Safety products in the UK, with 500 employees across our divisions – BM Steel, BM Architectural, SPS, IMS, Pulmans, Barclay & Mathieson and AFG. As part of Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc., we operate globally while maintaining a fast-paced working environment across our depots, service centres and head office. Our people are our greatest strength, and we’re proud to foster a culture built on our core values of Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence.

Role Purpose:

To fabricate and weld structural components within a controlled workshop environment, working to approved drawings and procedures in line with UKCA marking and BS EN 1090 requirements. The role focuses on quality, consistency and compliance rather than site installation.

Key Responsibilities:

· Fabricate structural steel components including beams, columns, plates, brackets and assemblies in line with fabrication drawings

· Carry out welding activities in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

· Weld using MIG/MAG processes (135/136) suitable for structural steelwork

· Read and interpret: General arrangement drawings, Fabrication drawings, Weld symbol and tolerances

· Set out, mark, cut, prep, assemble and weld components to required dimensions and tolerances

· Perform visual inspection of welds and fabricated assemblies prior to formal QA checks

· Ensure all work complies with BS EN 1090 and internal quality procedures

· Maintain accurate job documentation where required (job cards, traceability references, weld ID’s)

· Use workshop equipment safely, including: Overhead Cranes and lifting aids, Cutting, drilling and preparation equipment

· Maintain a clean, safe and organised work are

· Support continuous improvement in workshop quality, efficiency and workmanship standards

Skills and Competencies Essential:

· Proven experience in structural steel fabrication within a workshop environment· Strong ability to read and work from fabrication and structural drawings

· Competence in MIG/MAG welding for structural applicants

· Understanding of weld symbol, fabrication tolerances and fit up requirements

· Good practical knowledge of steel sections, plated and structural assemblies

· Consistent attention to detail and quality

· Awareness of quality-critical and traceable work environments

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Closing Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Reference: VA80
Company: BM Steel
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