Foundry Operative

**Company Description**
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversi ed providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signaling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.
**Job Description** The Role**

Do you like the sound of working in a foundry that is integral to the operation of one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry?

Joining us as an operative an increasing skill level as training is given to get you fully up to speed.

Training to be provided in various job activities within the foundry.

**A day in the life of a Foundry Operative **
- Topping
- Core making
- Moulding
- Fettling
- Melting
- Casting
- Weights
- Ensure all safety training is undertaken and understood before commencing any job
- Ensure quality standards are met

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list.
**Qualifications** Essential**
- Previous experience of working in manufacturing or labouring role
- Knowledge of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality regulations
- Reliable
- Team player
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure to deadlines and targets
- Excellent attention to detail

**Desirable**
- Prior experience of Foundry processes desirable but not essential

**Additional Information** What’s in it for you**

**Salary**: £22,408 (£25,103 after probation)

We put our people at the heart of our culture. If our people love working here then they do amazing work, that’s why we offer things like:

- Shift Allowance
- Flexible working hours
- Company funded external qualifications
- 33 days holiday per annum, pro rate (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
- Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution
- Company funded life assurance of 3 times your annual salary
- Professional and leadership development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee recognition scheme

We know everyone performs their best when they feel welcomed and supported to bring their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will work with you to ensure you have all you need to achieve your best.

**A note for recruitment agencies**

We endeavour to hire great talent directly and therefore the use of agencies will only be used to exceptional circumstances. Unsolicited CV’s will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our hiring team.