Forge Operative

Elevation Engineering & Manufacturing’s Skilled Shop Floor Team have been exclusively retained to manage a recruitment campaign for a leading manufacturing business based in the heart of Sheffield’s manufacturing community.

The Sheffield facility, based off the Sheffield Parkway, comprises a Forge, Foundry, and CNC Machining and Finishing processes. 

They currently have a Forge Press Operative position available. Although experience in these areas would be an advantage, they are also looking for enthusiastic individuals from other industries who may have transferable skills relevant to the role.

They are looking for individuals with experience or a desire to work in the following role;

Forge Press Operative

Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Hours: 3 shift pattern (mornings/afternoons and nights)
Hourly Rate: £14.50ph - £17.70ph + Shift allowance
Overtime: Paid at time and ½ after 39 hours

Reporting to the Forge Manager, responsibilities will include:

• Forging – using knowledge of press controls and the setting of press tools to produce accurate and consistent products.
• Conversant with the safe operation of furnaces, including the setting of digital controls.
• Inspect forging for defects and take corrective action where required.
• Correct identification of raw materials and separation of scrap material.
• Following instructions from works orders and drawings.
• All ancillary operations connected with production including:
  • Saw operation
  • Material movement
  • Inter-stage linishing
  • Shotblasting
  • Straightening
  • Glassing
  • Housekeeping
  • Other general duties

Experience / Requirements:

• Work as part of a team, adopting a positive attitude towards both work and colleagues to achieve production targets and output, including the need to work outside normal working hours.
• Be able to complete all paperwork associated with both production and timekeeping.
• Willingness to be trained to suit company requirements.
• Ensure all H&S rules are adhered to and maintain a safe environment, both in relation to your own work area and that of the factory.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment at all times.
• Adhere to all process work instructions, customer specifications, quality policy and company directives.
• Maintain good timekeeping and attendance.
• Display a flexible attitude to work and be prepared to transfer to other areas as work dictates.
• Flexibility to work shifts, which may include nights.
• A good understanding of drawings and the ability to use measuring equipment.
• Training can be provided, although previous experience would be advantageous.

If you want to discuss the position in more detail, please contact Lauren Gormanly at Elevation Recruitment Group.

Elevation Recruitment Group’s Engineering division work with a vast range of businesses across Yorkshire and Humberside, Lincolnshire and the East Midlands regions.