Production Operative
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Area | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Aerospace & DefenceCastingGeneral ManufacturingHeat TreatmentMaterial HandlingMetal-formingSteel |
| Salary | Up to £15.0 per hour |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Job Ref | 22-00153_1648046008 |
| Job Discipline | Manufacturing |
| Shift | 4-on 4-Off |
| Job Views | 2944 |
- Description
The company
A global manufacturing business based in Birmingham specialising in the supply of core Aerospace components to the world's leading Aerospace and defence manufacturers. The company is now undergoing significant expansion across its flagship Birmingham site due to a huge influx of demand with key customers and on the back of this growth are seeking Production Operatives to in their Foundry team.
The role
Reporting to and working under the Foundry Manager, a physically fit operative, who will take responsibility for the upkeep and general labour of the foundry to join the business on a temporary to permanent basis.
You will take responsibility for:
- Operating a range of foundry equipment and processes
- Ensuring existing control methods are sustainable and effective whilst working within strict health and safety guidelines
- Setting and maintaining the temperature of the furnace
- Working under the foundry supervisor's supervision and instructions
- Moving products safely around the Foundry using Forklift Trucks and/or Cranes
What you need
It is ESSENTIAL for the successful candidate to have the following:
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing/engineering/production environment is essential
- Be physically fit to cope with lifting and carrying
- A team player with good communication skills and comfortable working to deadlines and projects
- Quality and Safety awareness
Other DESIRABLE skills include:
- Previous experience working in a Foundry is highly advantageous but not essential
- Experience of working within high-risk environments where there is heightened exposure to noise and/or hazardous materials/substances would be desirable
- Crane and/or forklift experience would be advantageous however not essential as full training is on offer
What is on offer
On offer is the chance to join one of the region's largest employers who have a long-standing history of internal promotion and development with high staff retention and a number of employee's being with the business for their whole working careers. Along with this is the opportunity to join a company who will heavily invest in employee wellness and training. You will also benefit from a highly competitive salary of £33,000 along with a host of benefits including wellness packages, enhanced pension and working 4-on 4-off shifts with overtime available. The 4 on 4 off shift consists of working 2 days and 2 night shifts weekly on a rotational basis 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am.
How to apply?
For more information on this role please contact us at our Birmingham office on 0121 820 7020 or email me at . Alternatively, please use the link in this ad to apply now.
We will aim to respond back to all successful applications within 5 days. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days, your application has been unsuccessful, however we will keep your CV and details on file to consider you for more relevant opportunities in the future.
Pontem Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment agency who aim to bridge the skills gap between candidates and employers within the Engineering, Manufacturing & Logistics sectors.
Pontem Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.