Foundry Operative

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Sandiacre; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A global rail solutions provider is seeking a Foundry Operative in Sandiacre. The role involves various foundry operations including topping, core making, and melting. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and ideally have basic engineering skills. Benefits include a competitive salary starting at £25,095, company-funded qualifications, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Company funded external qualifications

Annual professional membership funding

3-day weekend + 26 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Employee discounts

Discounted healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Prior experience in foundry processes desirable but not essential.
• Awareness of safety and health issues.
• Self-motivated with ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Basic engineering background required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out various activities in the foundry including topping, core making, moulding.
• Perform fettling, melting, casting and weights tasks.

Skills

Prior experience of Foundry processes

Awareness of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality issues

Self-motivated / proactive attitude

Ability to work under pressure to deadlines

Education

Basic engineering qualification or experience

Job description

Overview

FOUNDRY OPERATIVE – SANDIACRE, NG10 5AN

Starting salary of £25,095 – rising to £30,810 upon successful completion of probation.

Working Hours: Days: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 – 15:30

The role

As a Foundry Operative you will be required to carry out various job activities in the foundry including, but not limited to:

• Topping
• Core making
• Moulding
• Fettling
• Melting
• Casting
• Weights

The Candidate

The ideal Foundry Operative:

• Prior experience of Foundry processes desirable but not essential
• Awareness of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality issues
• Self-motivated / proactive attitude, with the ability to quickly adapt to changing production priorities
• Basic engineering qualification or experience
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines and targets

Benefits

• £25,095 rising to £30,810 upon successful completion of probation
• Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role
• Annual professional membership funded by the Company, where relevant for the role
• 3 day weekend + 26 days annual leave pro rata (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
• Company pension scheme with 5% employee and 7% employer contribution
• As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 3½ times salary
• Access to employee discounts hub
• Discounted healthcare cash plan
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme
• Various employee recognition schemes

About Progress Rail

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

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.

How to apply

To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre factory.

We would politely request no agencies please.