Machine Operative

Job Description:

Job role: Machine Operative
Location: Leicester
Shift: Monday-Thursday 07:30-16:30 | Friday 07:30-12:30
Pay Rate: £12.32 per hour

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate with overtime opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (or company standard)
• Company pension scheme
• Full PPE and training provided
• Opportunities for skill development and career progression within the foundry team
• Annual company bonus

About the Company:

A specialist casting manufacturer based in Leicester. They have been operating for over 50 years and serve a broad range of industries globally.

The Role:

We're looking for a reliable and safety-conscious Machine Operative to join a busy and growing manufacturing team, working in a foundry environment.

You'll play a key role in supporting production through the safe operation of foundry and cut-off equipment in the manufacture of precision castings.

This is a hands-on, physical position where quality, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Foundry Operations

• Weigh and record charge materials accurately
• Safely load furnaces using approved handling equipment
• Inspect furnace linings and crucibles before charging
• Pre-heat moulds prior to pouring
• Monitor furnace temperatures within specified limits

Cut-Off Operations

• Prepare parts, securing them in fixtures
• Identify correct cutting points and safely operate saws or cut-off wheels
• Remove parts from trees and segregate scrap for re-melt
• Maintain safe working practices with correct guarding and secure grip

About You:

• Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment desirable (training provided)
• Ability to follow technical instructions and standard operating procedures
• Comfortable working with heat, noise, and dust in a physical role
• Reliable, safety-focused, and a strong team player
• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality

How to Apply:

To apply for the Machine Operative position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps.