Manual Operator

Cosworth Group Holdings Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance 18.5%

Job summary

Cosworth Group Holdings Limited is seeking a Forge Manual Operator to manufacture high‑performance forged pistons for aerospace and automotive customers. You will set up and operate the forge, follow SOPs, work with hot materials, and perform quality checks using precision equipment.

The role requires interpreting technical instructions, reading work orders, and maintaining records. The position is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract with alternating early/late shifts and an 18.5% shift allowance.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret and communicate technical information.
• Read and understand work instructions.
• Basic understanding of aerospace quality standards.
• Basic numerical and computer skills.
• Effective communicator both verbal and written.
• Automotive experience/background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting, preparing and operating the forge.
• Manufacture forged pistons following SOPs.
• Handle hot material with care and precision.
• Use die grinders, linishers, aqua and dry blast machines.
• Use basic measuring equipment to verify components meet requirements.
• Clean and maintain equipment and tooling after use.
• Perform TPM on all equipment and maintain records.
• Suggest improvements to methods, processes and tooling.
• Consider health, safety, environmental and energy impacts of all activities.
• Support GDPR compliance by following company policy.

Skills

Technical reading

Instruction interpretation

Numerical skills

Effective communication

Aerospace quality standards

Automotive experience preferred

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

As a Forge Manual Operator, you will manufacture high-performance forged pistons for leading supercar, hypercar and aerospace customers. The role involves working with hot materials, carrying out quality control inspections using a range of precision measuring equipment, and inspecting and maintaining machinery, tooling and equipment. You will play a key role in ensuring components are manufactured to specification while helping to minimise production downtime and maintain the highest quality standards.

The Role:

• To assist in setting, preparing and operating the forge.
• Manufacture forged pistons by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures.
• Good understanding of working with hot material.
• use equipment such as die grinders, linishers, aqua and dry blast machines.
• Be able to use basic measuring equipment to ensure components meet requirements.
• Ensure all equipment and tooling is thoroughly cleaned after every use.
• Perform TPM on all equipment and maintain records.
• Be committed to continuous improvement and suggest improvements regarding methods, processes, and tooling. Fulfil any other reasonable requirement consistent with departmental objectives.
• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
• Support the Company's compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile:

• Ability to read, interpret and communicate technical information.
• Be able to read and understand work instructions.
• Have a basic understanding of aerospace quality standards.
• Basic numerical and computer skills.
• Effective communicator both verbal and written.
• Automotive experience/background preferred.

This role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis, working alternating early and late shifts, with an 18.5% shift allowance applicable to these working hours.

Working Hours

• Week 1: Monday - Thursday: 06:00 to 14:00
• Friday - 06:00 to 13:00
• Week 2: Monday - Thursday: 14:00 to 22:00
• Friday - 13:00 to 20:00