Compensation: GBP 27,500 – GBP 31,083 – yearly
FOUNDRY OPERATIVE – MELTING SHOP (6-MONTH CONTRACT)
SOUTH QUEENSFERRY
Days: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 – 14:00 & Friday 06:00 – 11:00
Are you a hands‑on, safety focused team player looking to build your career in a busy manufacturing environment? Progress Rail Services UK is looking for a Foundry Operative to join our Melting Shop team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in keeping our melting operations running safely and smoothly, ensuring all activities follow the correct risk assessments, safety standards, and work instructions to support a high performing production environment.
THE ROLE
- Maintain a safe and tidy working environment in line with company and legal requirements.
- Operate within the Company Quality Assurance System and support ongoing process improvements.
- Solve production issues and drive continuous improvement across all areas of operation.
- Prioritise and structure your workload effectively to meet both business and personal objectives.
- Work in full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.
- Ensure accurate use of Time & Attendance systems.
- Respond professionally and proactively to customer needs, upholding high quality standards at all times.
- Reduce non‑conforming errors through attention to detail and commitment to right‑first‑time practices.
- Apply a clean‑as‑you‑go approach and maintain well‑organised WIP and stock areas.
- Ensure all plant and equipment remain safe and fit for use, reporting and assisting with defect resolution.
- Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to be trained in additional production areas.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties required by the business.
THE CANDIDATE
- Knowledge of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality regulations
- Reliable
- Team player
- Physically fit and able to operate manual equipment throughout the working shift
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure to deadlines and targets
- Excellent attention to detail
BENEFITS
- Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role
- Tailored training to help you learn and develop
- Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
- Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership – up to 25% off across 4,000 UK gyms
- Fuel Card – save 2-3p per litre on across 3,500 UK fuel stations including BP, Esso and Shell
- Various employee recognition schemes
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.
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