Foundry Operative

Dunhillmedical; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading university's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre as a Foundry Operative, where you will support innovative manufacturing processes. This role offers the chance to work with a world-class team dedicated to advancing casting technologies. You will be involved in everything from prototype pattern manufacture to ensuring quality in casting production. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for those eager to make a significant impact in the global castings industry.

Benefits

38 days annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Wide range of discounts

Recognition Awards

Learning and mentoring schemes

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment is essential.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures is crucial.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and under own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support advanced manufacturing processes and rapid prototype pattern manufacture.
• Assist in the melting and pouring processes while maintaining safety standards.
• Coordinate work routines and contribute to project planning.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Manual Dexterity

Health and Safety Knowledge

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Problem-Solving Skills

Job description

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School/Department: Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre

Work Arrangement: Full Time (On site)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 25/05/2025

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special.

Overview

Are you ready to join a team that is pushing the boundaries of manufacturing research? The University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) is seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Foundry Operative to join our world-class AMRC Casting Group. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to be a part of a team that is making a significant impact on the global castings industry.

The AMRC Castings Group is a leader in advancing casting technologies and techniques. Our team provides advanced casting expertise, including computer process modelling, design for casting manufacture, and rapid low-volume manufacture of precision castings. We work collaboratively to meet industry needs, increase performance, reduce costs, and eliminating material waste. We are committed to supporting professional development and advancing gender equality in engineering.

Main duties and responsibilities

As a Foundry Operative, you will play a vital role in supporting our advanced manufacturing processes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Rapid prototype pattern manufacture
• Production of sand and investment moulds
• Supporting the melting and pouring processes
• Finishing of castings, including dispatch for sub-contract operations
• Assisting in the testing of components
• Operating a wide variety of equipment within the facility
• Maintaining Health and Safety standards and ensuring others adhere to relevant systems and processes
• General machine maintenance and upkeep of workshop areas
• Working methodically to meet customer deadlines
• Planning working sequences for short-term projects
• Coordinating your own work routines and project activities
• Contributing to project planning and team efforts
• Supporting the AMRC’s working approach and promoting the group and its goals
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

• Experience in a manufacturing / production environment (assessed at: application)
• Manual dexterity with attention to detail and quality (assessed at: interview)
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures (assessed at: application)
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal (assessed at: interview)
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment (assessed at: application)
• Ability to work under your own initiative (assessed at: application)
• Positive, proactive attitude to the working environment (assessed at: application)
• Ability to assess and coordinate resources, plan, and progress work activities (assessed at: application)
• Creative problem-solving skills (assessed at: application)
• Experience adapting skills to new circumstances (assessed at: application)
• Knowledge and experience of casting processes (assessed at: interview)
• Ability to write reports to a good standard (assessed at: interview)

Further Information

Grade: 5

Salary: £26,942 to £30,805 per annum pro rata. Potential to progress to £33,482 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution.

Work arrangement: Permanent

Line manager: Operations Manager

Direct reports: Pattern and Mould Engineer

For informal enquiries about this job contact
Graham Rawson: Operations Manager: at [e-mail]

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on2nd June.This will consist ofan interview.We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing26th May.If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Graham Rawson at the e-mail address above.

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

Criminal record

Be aware that there is a requirement for the successful applicant to undertake a Baseline Personnel Security Standard check (BPSS). Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for the check when you are applying for this post.

Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).

We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision ) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.

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