£26,500 - £32,944 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Congleton, Cheshire
Manufacturing And Production
Posted 10 days ago
Expires In 18 Days
Job Description
Are you looking to start a career in manufacturing and recycling with excellent development opportunities? We are seeking a motivated Foundry Operator to join our client’s growing team in Congleton.
About the Role
This is an entry-level position in our client’s foundry team, focused initially on stacking and packaging aluminium ingot as it is poured from the furnace. Full training will be provided, with a clear development pathway for progression. Within 2–3 years, successful candidates can advance to senior furnace operative roles, operating all plant and equipment.
Shift Patterns:
You’ll work 12-hour shifts, either:
- 4 on / 4 off (6am–6pm, 2 days then 2 nights)
OR - Mon–Thu 06:00–18:00, then the following week Mon–Wed 18:00–06:00
Key Responsibilities if this Foundry Operator role:
- Achieve daily production targets in line with team goals
- Identify and report any faults, issues, or concerns affecting operational continuity, health & safety, or environmental compliance
- Conduct pre-shift checks and ensure processes are maintained within agreed parameters
- Accurately record production data and operational information
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace
- Follow all company systems, policies, and procedures
- Participate in training and development programmes
- Proactive and flexible approach to work
- Able to work well within a team
- Experience operating machinery in manufacturing, recycling, or engineering
- Experience operating mobile plant such as counterbalance forklifts or loading shovels
- Must be comfortable working in a fast paced warm environment
- Competitive salary rate with shift premium: starting at £26,500 rising to £32,944 after initial training (inclusive of shift allowance), with potential to reach £38,244 after 2–3 years
- Full training and ongoing support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- 23 days holiday (pro-rata) plus bank holidays
Stephanie Howle262
stephanie.howle@pertemps.co.uk
01270 906220
Division 262
Pertemps Crewe
Quantum House
290 Leek Road
Stoke on Trent
Staffordshire
ST4 2BX
07889 299577
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