Furnace Operator

Bodycote; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FLT training

First Aid training

Career development

Job summary

Bodycote, a global leader in heat treatment and thermal processing, is seeking a Furnace Operator in Chard. You will join a small team to heat treat aerospace and medical components, operate furnaces, prepare parts, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

You’ll follow procedures, monitor processes, support production flow, and assist with goods in/out. The role includes FLT operation and First Aid duties (training provided), with occasional local driving and a commitment to a safe,

Qualifications

• Engineering or manufacturing background.
• Numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Basic IT skills; spreadsheets advantageous.
• Ability to follow procedures and quality standards.
• Flexible, team-focused with willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Operate furnaces and process customer parts to meet quality and safety standards.
• Follow written procedures and monitor processes to maintain output.
• Assist with goods in/out activities.
• FLT operation and First Aid duties (training provided).
• Occasional local driving and general site support.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

IT skills

Procedural discipline

Teamwork

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 Chard with 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.