Backup Furnace Operative

Hargreaves Foundry Ltd is one of the UK’s most successful cast iron foundries. The Company has produced castings for numerous prestigious projects such as the Houses of Westminster, Buckingham Palace & the Elizabeth Tower.

We’re looking to hire a Backup Furnace Operative to keep up with our ever-increasing order book.

Full Time - Permanent

39 hour week - Monday to Friday

Company Benefits
- 33 days paid holiday per year
- Timekeeping Bonus
- Potential for Overtime at premium rates
- All mandatory PPE is supplied by Hargreaves
- Access on-site to fully trained First Aiders & Mental Health First Aiders
- Regular Occupation Health Screening Programme
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme - 3% Employer Contribution
- Paid Breaks
- Potential for professional Qualifications at Company’s cost (Forklift License etc)
- Opportunities for internal progression
- Friendly Company atmosphere with a “door always open” approach from Management

Duties / Responsibilities include:

- Promoting and maintaining safe working practices and good housekeeping within the furnace and its surrounding areas
- General maintenance of our Cupola furnace and its ancillary melting and casting equipment
- Preparation, Operation and clearing down of the furnace
- Preparing and lining the furnace prior to casting
- Operating the furnace during casting
- Loading the furnace with raw materials & scrap metal on casting days
- Working in other areas of the business when required

Role Requirements
- Essential:

- Upmost respect for Health & Safety Procedures
- Background in Heavy Industry
- Proactive, team orientated attitude
- Attention to detail & practical approach
- Excellent verbal communication skills

Preferred:

- Foundry Knowledge
- Forklift Truck Licence
- Bobcat License
- Experience in use of overhead pendant cranes / lifting & slinging

Pay Rate - Dependent upon Role, Skills & Experience

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £11.25 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person