Hand Forge Operative

Stafforce Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafforce Recruitment is recruiting for a Hand Forge Operative in Sheffield. The role involves operating hand forging equipment, handling heated components and ensuring quality in a manufacturing setting.

You will work with rotating shifts from 6:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 10:00pm, with shorter Friday shifts. A strong emphasis on safety and precision is essential to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within forging, heavy engineering or a manufacturing environment.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Comfortable working with hot materials in a physically demanding role.
• Ability to follow work instructions and maintain high quality standards.
• A strong awareness of health and safety.
• FLT, overhead crane or manual handling experience is advantageous.
• First Aid or Fire Marshal experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand forging equipment safely and efficiently using foot-pedal controls.
• Handle and position heated components throughout the forging process.
• Produce components to customer specifications and quality standards.
• Carry out visual quality inspections and identify any defects.
• Follow engineering drawings, job cards and standard operating procedures.
• Record production information accurately and report any issues.
• Complete basic equipment checks and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Work safely around hot materials, machinery and tooling.
• Support production targets and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Health & safety awareness

Follow work instructions

Forging experience

Tools

FLT experience

Overhead crane experience

Manual handling knowledge

Job description

Hand Forge Operative

Location: Sheffield

Pay Rate: £14.43 - £16.09 per hour

Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts - 6:00am to 2:00pm / 2:00pm to 10:00pm (Monday to Friday) with early finishes on Fridays (6-hour shifts).

Stafforce Recruitment is recruiting for a Hand Forge Operative to join a well-established manufacturing business in Sheffield.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate hand forging equipment safely and efficiently using foot-pedal controls.
• Handle and position heated components throughout the forging process.
• Produce components to customer specifications and quality standards.
• Carry out visual quality inspections and identify any defects.
• Follow engineering drawings, job cards and standard operating procedures.
• Record production information accurately and report any issues.
• Complete basic equipment checks and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Work safely around hot materials, machinery and tooling.
• Support production targets and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience within forging, heavy engineering or a manufacturing environment.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Comfortable working with hot materials in a physically demanding role.
• Ability to follow work instructions and maintain high quality standards.
• A strong awareness of health and safety.
• FLT, overhead crane or manual handling experience is advantageous.
• First Aid or Fire Marshal experience would be beneficial but is not essential.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful manufacturing business offering competitive pay, excellent working hours and long-term career opportunities.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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