Foundry Operative

People Solutions; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Permanent role after 12 weeks

PPE provided

On-site canteen

Relaxed working environment

Closed on Bank Holidays

Christmas shut-down

Upskilling and training

Job summary

People Solutions is recruiting for experienced Foundry Operatives in Stourbridge. The role covers CNC work, grinding and linishing, furnace duties, and general foundry tasks in a busy workshop.

Shifts run Monday to Friday with rotating times (06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00). Pay ranges from £12.77 to £14.77 per hour, with weekly pay and a permanent role after 12 weeks, plus PPE and on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• Previous foundry, manufacturing, or workshop experience.
• Ability to operate machinery and hand tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable working in a manual, workshop-based role.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating machinery to ensure optimum efficiency.
• Using a variety of hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Performing checks against instructions to ensure product quality and conformity.
• Carrying out regular quality inspections and correcting issues immediately.
• Ensuring adequate stock levels of raw materials to maintain productivity.
• Supporting grinding, linishing, CNC, and furnace operations where required.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment at all times.

Skills

Foundry experience

Machinery operation

Team player

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Tools

CNC machinery

Grinding equipment

Linishing tools

Furnace equipment

Job description

Foundry Operative - Stourbridge

People Solutions are currently recruiting for experienced Foundry Operatives - Stourbridge to join our well-established client based in Stourbridge, West Midlands.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering long-term work, excellent benefits, and genuine opportunities for progression within a busy manufacturing and workshop environment.

We are looking for operatives across multiple areas including CNC work, grinding & linishing, furnace work, and general foundry duties.

This role would suit candidates with previous experience as a Foundry Operative, CNC Operative, Machine Operative, Production Operative, Furnace Operative, Workshop Operative, Metal Worker, or Manufacturing Operative.

Shifts

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekly shifts
• 06:00 - 14:00
• 14:00 - 22:00

Rates of Pay

£12.77 - £14.77 per hour

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Permanent role typically offered after 12 weeks
• All PPE provided
• On-site canteen facilities
• Relaxed working environment
• Closed on Bank Holidays
• Routine shut-down over the Christmas period
• Ongoing ups killing and training across various departments and machinery

Day-to-Day Duties

• Setting up and operating machinery to ensure optimum efficiency
• Using a variety of hand tools and workshop equipment
• Performing checks against instructions to ensure product quality and conformity
• Carrying out regular quality inspections and correcting issues immediately
• Ensuring adequate stock levels of raw materials to maintain productivity
• Supporting grinding, linishing, CNC, and furnace operations where required
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment at all times

Essential Skills

• Previous foundry, manufacturing, or workshop experience
• Confidence operating machinery and equipment
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracyComfortable working within a manual, workshop-based role