Furnace Operator

Bodycote plc; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits package

Full training including FLT & First Aï

Aerospace & medical manufacturing

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Bodycote plc is seeking a Furnace Operator to join a small team and carry out heat treatment of aerospace and medical components. You will operate furnaces, prepare parts, and ensure all work adheres to strict quality and safety standards, while supporting production flow and goods in/out activities.

The role includes FLT operation, First Aid duties (training provided), and occasional local driving. Regular shift work in a hands-on environment offers development in aerospace and medical

Qualifications

• Engineering or manufacturing background required.
• Good numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Basic IT skills (spreadsheets advantageous).
• Ability to work to procedures and quality standards.
• Flexible, team-focused approach with willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Operate furnaces and process customer parts, ensuring quality and safety.
• Support production flow by following written procedures and monitoring processes.
• Maintain accurate output and assist with goods in/out activities.
• FLT operation and First Aid duties (training provided)
• Occasional local driving
• Provide general support to maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Engineering background

Numeracy

Basic IT skills

Procedures & quality standards

Teamwork & training

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

About Bodycote

At Bodycote, we’re more than the world’s leading provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services. We’re a people business at heart. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability shapes everything we do. With a global footprint and a culture built on collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. Sustainability is central to our future. We’re on an ambitious journey to reduce our environmental impact through advanced technologies, smarter processes, and ongoing innovation, with our teams around the world playing a key role in making that happen.

The Role

As a Furnace Operator, you’ll work as part of a small team to meet production targets and carry out heat treatment of critical aerospace and medical components. You will operate furnaces, prepare and process customer parts, and ensure all work meets strict quality and safety standards. You’ll also support production flow by working to written procedures, monitoring processes, maintaining accurate output, and assisting with goods in/out activities. The role includes FLT operation and First Aid duties (training provided), occasional local driving, and general support to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient working environment.

Key Essentials

• Engineering or manufacturing background

• Good numeracy skills and attention to detail

• Basic IT skills (spreadsheets advantageous)

• Ability to work to procedures and quality standards

• Flexible, team-focused approach with willingness to train

What’s In It for You

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Full training and development (including FLT and First Aid)

• Opportunity to work in aerospace and medical manufacturing

• Supportive team environment

• Chance to develop a broad and valuable technical skill set

Location & Work Pattern

This role is based in Chardwith onsite expectations. Shift work is required 6-2.2-10,10-6

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to characteristics protected by local law, including (where applicable) gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, and ethnicity. We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.