Factory Operative – Foundry – Medway
£12.86ph
Full-Time | Permanent | 40 Hours Per Week
Monday – Thursday | 06:00 – 16:30
Pearson Whiffin Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Factory Operative to join a busy and established foundry team based in Medway.
This is a great opportunity for someone with previous factory, manufacturing, foundry or production experience who enjoys practical, hands-on work and is comfortable working within an industrial environment.
The role will involve supporting the production of aluminium castings, including melt preparation, manual pouring of molten aluminium, mould preparation, washout and knock-out processes.
The Role
Working as part of the Foundry team, you'll be responsible for supporting the casting process from initial preparation through to the removal and handling of completed castings.
Responsibilities will include:
- Preparing melts prior to the casting process
- Cleaning and washing out moulds before casting
- Presenting and preparing moulds ready for casting
- Supporting the casting process
- Manually pouring molten aluminium into ceramic moulds
- Moving moulds following the casting process
- Carrying out knock-out duties, removing ceramic shell from castings manually
- Carrying out manual handling duties throughout the department
- Moving materials and castings safely around the production area
- Recording work accurately using internal systems
- Completing job cards and logging completed work
- Maintaining and cleaning plant and equipment when required
- Keeping the department clean, tidy and organised
- Following 5S housekeeping procedures
- Supporting wider foundry and production activities as required
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience within a factory, manufacturing, foundry or production environment would be advantageous
- Experience working within a hands-on industrial environment
- Comfortable carrying out physical and manual work
- Able to follow clear production instructions and safe working procedures
- Good attention to detail
- Reliable and hardworking approach
- Comfortable working with machinery, equipment and production materials
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Good awareness of health and safety
- Comfortable working around hot materials and industrial processes
- Able to complete basic production records and job documentation
- Willing to learn different stages of the casting process
- Previous experience within metalwork, casting, engineering or heavy manufacturing would be highly advantageous
Health & Safety
Due to the nature of the foundry environment, health and safety will be a key part of the role.
You will be expected to:
- Wear the correct PPE at all times
- Follow COSHH procedures relating to chemicals used within the department
- Understand relevant Material Safety Data Sheets
- Follow Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
- Maintain a safe and organised working environment
- Ensure plant and equipment is kept clean and maintained appropriately
Working Hours
Monday – Thursday | 06:00 – 16:30
40 hours per week
This role offers a four-day working week, giving you a three-day weekend every week.
What's On Offer
- Full-time, permanent position
- Competitive salary
- Four-day working week
- Monday to Thursday working pattern
- Long weekends every week
- Established manufacturing environment
- Hands-on production role
- Opportunity to gain experience within aluminium casting and foundry operations
- Varied duties across different stages of the production process
- Supportive production team environment
If you're a practical, reliable and hardworking individual looking for a hands-on factory opportunity in Medway, apply today!
Please note, due to the expected high volume of applicants, only suitable candidates will be contacted.