Foundry Operative / Caster

Foundry Operative / CasterWitton, Birmingham | £36,800 Basic Salary + Overtime Available
| 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off | Excellent Benefits

Are you looking for a secure, long-term career with a market-leading manufacturer offering excellent training, career development, and regular overtime opportunities?

Our client, one of the UK's leading manufacturers of rolled copper and copper alloys based in Witton, Birmingham , is looking to recruit a Foundry Operative / Caster to join their established team. With over 150 years of manufacturing excellence and a reputation for supplying high-quality products to prestigious customers worldwide, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a stable and growing business.

What's on Offer?

• £36,800 basic annual salary.

• Overtime available to significantly increase earnings.

• 2 Days (6am–6pm), 2 Nights (6pm–6am), followed by 4 Days Off.

• Comprehensive training and development programme.

• Company pension scheme.

• Life insurance.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Sick pay.

• On-site parking.

• Long-term career opportunities with a globally recognised manufacturer.

The Role as a Foundry Operative / Caster, you will be responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of continuous horizontal casting lines within the foundry. Working as part of a skilled team, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality copper alloy products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Making up heats in line with various copper alloy specifications.

• Operating furnaces, including melting, skimming, and testing molten metal.

• Calculating alloy additions using basic mathematical calculations.

• Pecking, cleaning, and maintaining furnaces and casting areas.

• Inspecting cast strip and monitoring product quality.

• Unloading cast coils and booking products into the system.

• Completing casting reports, production records, and FLT documentation.

• Reporting operational issues to Team Leaders and Foundry Supervisors.

• Adhering to all Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures.

We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in:

• Foundry operations.

• Casting or metal processing.

• Heavy manufacturing.

• Production or industrial environments.

• Furnace operation or materials handling.

You will also have:

• Good numerical and problem-solving skills.

• Basic computer literacy.

• A strong work ethic and positive attitude.

• A commitment to safe working practices.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Apply Today - This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer in Witton, Birmingham , offering job security, ongoing training, competitive pay, excellent benefits, and genuine opportunities for career progression.

To apply, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.