Melter/Furnace Operative

Furnace Operator / Melting Operative

Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are delighted to be working in partnership with a leading engineering and manufacturing company who are looking to recruit a Furnace Operator / Manufacturing Operative to join their growing production team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, safety-conscious individual with experience in industrial manufacturing environments, furnace operations, or heavy material handling processes. In return, the company offers a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and a performance-related bonus of up to circa £4,300+ per year on top of your salary.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the operation of industrial furnaces including melting processes
• Prepare charges, mix materials, and load furnaces safely and efficiently
• Carry out crucible, refractory, and mould preparation activities
• Operate overhead cranes and forklift trucks for material movement
• Load and unload heat treatment furnaces
• Complete quality documentation and maintain accurate production records
• Conduct furnace cleaning, routine maintenance, and housekeeping activities
• Adhere to all health, safety, quality, and environmental procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the production area

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within a heavy manufacturing, foundry, metals, forging, heat treatment, or furnace environment
• Experience operating or supporting melting, heat treatment furnaces, or similar industrial hot working processes
• Overhead crane and/or forklift truck experience is advantageous
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Ability to follow procedures and quality standards accurately
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable, disciplined, and committed to maintaining high operational standards

Personal Attributes

• Strong work ethic and excellent attendance record
• Quality-focused with great attention to detail
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Accountable and dependable in day-to-day responsibilities
• Keen to learn new skills and contribute to continuous improvement activities

What's On Offer?

• Competitive basic salary
• The role can increase in salary once obseravations and training has been done to £50k+ + bonus
• Bonus opportunity of up to circa £4,300+ per year
• Permanent position with a market-leading manufacturer
• Ongoing training and development
• Excellent working environment
• Long-term career progression opportunities