Production Operative


Company:	The Job People
Salary:	£12.97 to £16.62 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dronfield, S18 2XU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

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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