Production Operative in Dronfield, Derbyshire

Production Operative

Immediate Starts - Genuine Opportunity for permanent employment

Training provided - Choose to work: days or nights - Monday to Thursday or a 4 on 4 off shift pattern

• Regular days working 4 x 11.5hr shifts the gross weekly pay is £680.32 - annual pay £35,376
• Regular Nights working 4 x 11.5hr shifts the gross weekly pay is £799.89 - annual pay £41,594
• 4 on 4 off (average 40.25hrs per week) gross weekly pay is £726.33 - annual pay £37,769
• Plus overtime is available

We are looking for hardworking and committed Production Operatives to become part of a fast-paced foundry team. This role is ideal for candidates with production or manufacturing experience who are eager to develop their expertise and grow within a long-established engineering organisation.

• Days - Monday to Thursday - 6am to 6pm
• Nights - Monday to Thursday - 6pm to 6am
• 4 on 4 off - 6am to 6pm shift pattern

Based in Dronfield - accessible by public transport

Responsibilities for a Production Operative

Training will be provided - we have work in many areas of the foundry and will ideally find the most suitable position for you, duties can include:

• Machine operating - deburring castings using large power tools and hand tools
• Production line work and quality checks
• Knocking off castings - using a hammer - knocking off the feeders
• Pouring molten metal
• Mould making / Core Making
• Assist with crane operations and material handling when required.
• Carry out routine maintenance and preparation of equipment for the next shift.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and follow all health and safety procedures.

Experience required for a Production Operative

• Previous experience as a Production Operative in manufacturing, foundry, engineering, recycling, or heavy industry.
• Experience operating machinery within a production environment.
• Overhead crane experience would be advantageous.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn.
• Manufacturing and production background prefered

Permanent Benefits

• Monthly production bonus.
• Regular overtime opportunities.
• Company Salary Exchange Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance benefit.
• Westfield Health Care Plan.
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays. Shutdown weeks plus 5 floating days holiday

Working hours available:

Choose to work days or nights or a 4 on 4 off shift pattern

• Monday to Thursday 6am to 6pm
• Nights Monday to Thursday 6pm to 6am
• 4 on 4 off - days 6am to 6pm

• Overtime opportunities.
• Full training and support.
• Career development opportunities.
• Based in Dronfield - accessible by public transport

If you're an experienced Production Operative looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you

The Job People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.