Casting Technician

Grainger & Worrall; Bridgnorth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Westfield Health Insurance

Discounted gym membership

Company pension

Free onsite parking

Shift bonus

Family Ironbridge Pass

Job summary

Grainger & Worrall in Bridgnorth is seeking a Foundry Casting Technician to support engineering and production in preparing and controlling the metal casting process. You will ensure materials meet specification, maintain a safe working environment and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

You will handle casting processes, perform quality checks, manage the casting area and support production activities to deliver repeatable, high-quality aluminium castings for advanced mobility

Qualifications

• Experience with foundry operations and metal casting processes.
• Awareness of health and safety practices in high-temperature environments.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and control metal casting processes to meet production schedules.
• Check material quality and ensure specification compliance.
• Manage the casting area for efficient workflow.
• Support sampling and production activities for repeatable processes.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ensure safe working practices in a high-temperature environment.
• Assist with audits and process improvements.

Skills

Foundry processes

Aluminium casting

HSE awareness

Attention to detail

Crane training

Willing to travel

Job description

Location: Bridgnorth - (Click Here For Location & Directions)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday (06:00 - 14:00) or Monday - Friday (14:00 - 22:00)

Are you passionate about precision engineering and want to be part of a team shaping the future of mobility?

Do you have experience working in a foundry and want to be part of developing groundbreaking casting solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible?

Join us as a Foundry Casting Technician and play a vital role in producing world-class aluminium castings for pioneering technologies.

Who are we?

At Grainger & Worrall, we specialise in producing complex cast and precision-machined solutions for pioneering technologies across diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, defence, motorsport, and more, highlighting our versatility and commitment to driving future technology development and decarbonising mobility.

Our commitment to engineering excellence and breakthrough innovation was recently recognised with The King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation — our fourth accolade in this prestigious programme. This honour reflects the significant impact of our work on the future of mobility and sustainable technology.

Driven by a team of talented and experienced engineers and specialists, we push boundaries and innovate to bring cutting-edge ideas to life.

We work with leading manufacturers of high-performance vehicles, helping them turn their ambitious designs and vision into reality. Through the expertise of our team and state-of-the-art facilities which combines cutting-edge engineering with advanced manufacturing processes, we deliver high-performance components tailored to meet the demanding requirements of our clients’ innovative applications. We’re proud to shape the future of engineering.

About The Role

As a Casting Technician in our Foundry, you’ll support our Engineering and Production teams in preparing and controlling the metal casting process. You’ll ensure materials meet specification, maintain a safe working environment, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing and controlling metal casting processes to meet production schedules.
• Performing checks to ensure material quality and specification compliance.
• Managing the casting area for efficient workflow.
• Supporting sampling and production activities for repeatable processes.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Implementing safe working practices in a high-temperature environment.
• Assisting with audits and process improvements.

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll bring experience and a proactive approach to working in a Foundry environment. Skills include:

• Experience of foundry processes.
• Desirable but not essential is experience working with Aluminium and to automotive quality standards.
• Manual handling and HSE awareness training.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Crane slinger, bobcat or overhead crane training (or willingness to train).
• Ability to travel to site.

What You’ll Get

We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your skills and further your career. We’ll work with you to develop your personal professional development plan, tailored to your goals and ambitions.

In Addition, You’ll Get The Following Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to purchase more holiday days after your first year.
• Westfield Health Insurance.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Company pension.
• Free onsite parking.
• Additional shift bonus (where applicable).
• Family Ironbridge Pass.

What To Expect

At Grainger & Worrall, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence.

Joining our team means being part of a culture that values positivity, adaptability, and teamwork. We strive to innovate and improve, ensuring everyone shares in our success.

We’re committed to supporting applicants with disabilities and we’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to suit your needs. If you require any adjustments or additional support, please let us know.

Right To Work Requirements

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

To be considered, applicants must already possess a long-term and unrestricted right to work in the UK for the duration of employment.

We are unable to offer or support any form of visa application or future visa extension.