Permanent
Production Operative
The Job People
Dronfield
Posted: 30 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 30 October 2026
Ref: 225666814
Production Operative
Immediate Starts - Genuine Opportunity for permanent employment
Training provided - Choose to work days or nights - Monday to Thursday
-12.97 to -16.62 per hour - weekly pay
We are looking for hardworking and committed Production Operatives to become part of a fast-paced foundry team. This role is ideal for candidates with production or manufacturing experience who are eager to develop their expertise and grow within a long-established engineering organisation.Based in Dronfield - accessible by public transport
Responsibilities for a Production Operative
- Charge furnaces with scrap metal and raw materials for melting.
- Monitor and maintain molten metal at the required temperatures.
- Take metal samples and carry out temperature checks as required.
- Remove impurities through slagging operations.
- Pour molten metal accurately into treatment ladles.
- Assist with crane operations and material handling when required.
- Carry out routine maintenance and preparation of equipment for the next shift.
- Maintain housekeeping standards and follow all health and safety procedures.
Experience required for a Production Operative
- Previous experience as a Production Operative in manufacturing, foundry, engineering, recycling, or heavy industry.
- Experience operating machinery within a production environment.
- Overhead crane experience would be advantageous.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn.
- Manufacturing and production background prefered
Working hours available:
Choose to work days or nights
Monday to Thursday 6am to 6pm
Nights Monday to Thursday 6pm to 6am
- Overtime opportunities.
- Full training and support.
- Career development opportunities.
- Based in Dronfield - accessible by public transport
If you''re an experienced Production Operative looking for a new challenge, we''d love to hear from you
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