Operator Melthouse

Rand Refinery Limited; Rand CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A refining company in the UK is seeking an Operator for its Melthouse division. The role involves ensuring high-quality sampling of materials and compliance with health and safety rules. Responsibilities include preparing moulds, assisting with melting processes, and accurate weighing of materials. Candidates should be able to lift heavy gold bars and work effectively under supervision. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately weigh and handle heavy gold bars.
• Experience following safety standards in a working environment.
• Capable of working effectively under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare moulds for pouring and tipping.
• Assist with melting sludge deposits under supervision.
• Charge, sample, and pour bullion deposits.
• Weigh incoming material accurately.
• Melt material in induction furnaces as per SOP.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow procedures

Physical endurance

Job description

Overview

Position: Operator, Melthouse | Division: Refinery | Closing date: 25 January 2026

Purpose of the Position

Ensure that there’s high quality, consistent and timely representative sampling of customer material, as well as internal material handled within the Melthouse department.

Responsibilities

• Daily preparation of moulds for pouring and tipping.
• Assist with melting sludge deposits under the supervision of a Senior Operator.
• Charging, sampling and pouring of bullion deposits under the supervision of a Senior Operator.
• Physically weighing incoming material accurately (ensure scales do not drift) under the supervision of a Senior Operator.
• Check, record and report any mass discrepancies on material.
• Melting material in induction furnaces according to standard operating procedure (using suitable capacity furnace based on deposit size).
• Ensure molten metal is poured into moulds without spillages.
• Effective cleaning of slag from ingots to accurately account for metal as part of weight after melt process.
• Complies with and ensures that all health and safety rules are met and acts proactively by addressing any safety concerns which may be harmful to self or other employees.
• The incumbent will be required to adhere to safety standards, work shifts and lift heavy gold bars.