Magnesium Foundry Operator - Safe, Hands-On & Flexible Shifts

Luxfer MEL Technologies - UK; Swinton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 14%

On-site canteen facilities

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Luxfer MEL Technologies is seeking a Magnesium Operative for our Manchester Foundry. This hands-on role supports magnesium melting, casting, preparation, and material movement, with flexibility to work across other magnesium production areas.

The position offers a 24/5 shift pattern, a base salary range of £32,954 to £45,833, and a bonus of up to 14%. Applicants should have an FLT licence and pendant crane experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work in a hot foundry environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• FLT licence is essential.
• Pendant crane experience is preferred.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to procedures.
• Ability to work in a hot, physically demanding foundry environment.
• Flexibility to support other magnesium production areas, including related machinery.
• Experience with shift-based production.

Responsibilities

• Carry out magnesium foundry activities safely and per procedures and risk assessments.
• Support melting, casting, charging, preparation, and material movement as per production plan.
• Provide flexible support across other magnesium production areas as required.
• Use FLT equipment safely to move materials; pendant crane experience is preferred.
• Operate foundry equipment and complete checks; escalate faults as needed.
• Monitor process conditions, temperatures, material movements and quality checks.
• Complete production records, log sheets, and handover information accurately.
• Collaborate with Team Leaders, Foundry colleagues, Engineering, Quality and HSE to ensure safe output.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety in your area.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

FLT licence

Pendant crane

Foundry equipment

Job description

Luxfer MEL Technologies is seeking a Magnesium Operative for our Manchester Foundry. This hands-on role supports magnesium melting, casting, preparation, and material movement, with flexibility to work across other magnesium production areas.

The position offers a 24/5 shift pattern, a base salary range of £32,954 to £45,833, and a bonus of up to 14%. Applicants should have an FLT licence and pendant crane experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work in a hot foundry environment.