Foundry Caster
Posted on May 19, 2026 by CV-Library
Aston, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£33k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Foundry Caster
Aston, Birmingham
Rotational 12-hour shifts - 6am-6pm (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)
£33,000 + DOE, and monthly BONUS scheme
We have partnered with an established UK manufacturer within the metals and engineering sector; who are expanding their team with a Foundry Casting Operative to join its production team. The company operates advanced manufacturing facilities and supplies precision-engineered copper alloy products to an international customer base.
Working as part of the foundry team, the successful candidate will help ensure the safe and efficient operation of continuous horizontal casting lines within a copper alloy production environment. A strong focus on Health & Safety and environmental compliance is essential at all times.
This role involves heavy lifting, and working in a hazardous, hot environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparing heats in line with various copper alloy specifications
Operating and maintaining furnaces, including:
Melting, skimming, and testing metal
Making alloy adjustments using basic calculations
Furnace cleaning and maintenance duties
General housekeeping within the casting area
Inspecting cast strip quality and unloading cast coils
Using basic computer systems to record and book in coils
Completing production and equipment reports, including FLT documentation
Reporting operational issues to supervisors and team leaders
Key Skills:
Strong commitment & understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices
Physically capable of working in a foundry and industrial environment – heavy lifting required
Flexible and reliable approach to shift working
Previous foundry, casting, furnace, or manufacturing experience would be advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided
FLT licence experience highly desirable
Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Good attention to detail and quality inspection skills
Ability to follow technical instructions and production procedures
Good communication skills with the ability to report issues clearly
Training
They are open to people out of industry; a structured training programme will be provided and tailored to the successful applicant’s experience and development needs.
Mandatory Shift Pattern
4 x 12-hour shifts (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)
Rotating pattern covering a 24/7 operation
Aston, Birmingham
Rotational 12-hour shifts - 6am-6pm (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)
£33,000 + DOE, and monthly BONUS scheme
We have partnered with an established UK manufacturer within the metals and engineering sector; who are expanding their team with a Foundry Casting Operative to join its production team. The company operates advanced manufacturing facilities and supplies precision-engineered copper alloy products to an international customer base.
Working as part of the foundry team, the successful candidate will help ensure the safe and efficient operation of continuous horizontal casting lines within a copper alloy production environment. A strong focus on Health & Safety and environmental compliance is essential at all times.
This role involves heavy lifting, and working in a hazardous, hot environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparing heats in line with various copper alloy specifications
Operating and maintaining furnaces, including:
Melting, skimming, and testing metal
Making alloy adjustments using basic calculations
Furnace cleaning and maintenance duties
General housekeeping within the casting area
Inspecting cast strip quality and unloading cast coils
Using basic computer systems to record and book in coils
Completing production and equipment reports, including FLT documentation
Reporting operational issues to supervisors and team leaders
Key Skills:
Strong commitment & understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices
Physically capable of working in a foundry and industrial environment – heavy lifting required
Flexible and reliable approach to shift working
Previous foundry, casting, furnace, or manufacturing experience would be advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided
FLT licence experience highly desirable
Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Good attention to detail and quality inspection skills
Ability to follow technical instructions and production procedures
Good communication skills with the ability to report issues clearly
Training
They are open to people out of industry; a structured training programme will be provided and tailored to the successful applicant’s experience and development needs.
Mandatory Shift Pattern
4 x 12-hour shifts (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)
Rotating pattern covering a 24/7 operation
Reference: 225134121
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Foundry Caster
Posted on May 19, 2026 by CV-Library
Aston, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£33k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Foundry Caster
Aston, Birmingham
Rotational 12-hour shifts - 6am-6pm (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)
£33,000 + DOE, and monthly BONUS scheme
We have partnered with an established UK manufacturer within the metals and engineering sector; who are expanding their team with a Foundry Casting Operative to join its production team. The company operates advanced manufacturing facilities and supplies precision-engineered copper alloy products to an international customer base.
Working as part of the foundry team, the successful candidate will help ensure the safe and efficient operation of continuous horizontal casting lines within a copper alloy production environment. A strong focus on Health & Safety and environmental compliance is essential at all times.
This role involves heavy lifting, and working in a hazardous, hot environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparing heats in line with various copper alloy specifications
Operating and maintaining furnaces, including:
Melting, skimming, and testing metal
Making alloy adjustments using basic calculations
Furnace cleaning and maintenance duties
General housekeeping within the casting area
Inspecting cast strip quality and unloading cast coils
Using basic computer systems to record and book in coils
Completing production and equipment reports, including FLT documentation
Reporting operational issues to supervisors and team leaders
Key Skills:
Strong commitment & understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices
Physically capable of working in a foundry and industrial environment – heavy lifting required
Flexible and reliable approach to shift working
Previous foundry, casting, furnace, or manufacturing experience would be advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided
FLT licence experience highly desirable
Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Good attention to detail and quality inspection skills
Ability to follow technical instructions and production procedures
Good communication skills with the ability to report issues clearly
Training
They are open to people out of industry; a structured training programme will be provided and tailored to the successful applicant’s experience and development needs.
Mandatory Shift Pattern
4 x 12-hour shifts (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)
Rotating pattern covering a 24/7 operation
Aston, Birmingham
Rotational 12-hour shifts - 6am-6pm (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)
£33,000 + DOE, and monthly BONUS scheme
We have partnered with an established UK manufacturer within the metals and engineering sector; who are expanding their team with a Foundry Casting Operative to join its production team. The company operates advanced manufacturing facilities and supplies precision-engineered copper alloy products to an international customer base.
Working as part of the foundry team, the successful candidate will help ensure the safe and efficient operation of continuous horizontal casting lines within a copper alloy production environment. A strong focus on Health & Safety and environmental compliance is essential at all times.
This role involves heavy lifting, and working in a hazardous, hot environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparing heats in line with various copper alloy specifications
Operating and maintaining furnaces, including:
Melting, skimming, and testing metal
Making alloy adjustments using basic calculations
Furnace cleaning and maintenance duties
General housekeeping within the casting area
Inspecting cast strip quality and unloading cast coils
Using basic computer systems to record and book in coils
Completing production and equipment reports, including FLT documentation
Reporting operational issues to supervisors and team leaders
Key Skills:
Strong commitment & understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices
Physically capable of working in a foundry and industrial environment – heavy lifting required
Flexible and reliable approach to shift working
Previous foundry, casting, furnace, or manufacturing experience would be advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided
FLT licence experience highly desirable
Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Good attention to detail and quality inspection skills
Ability to follow technical instructions and production procedures
Good communication skills with the ability to report issues clearly
Training
They are open to people out of industry; a structured training programme will be provided and tailored to the successful applicant’s experience and development needs.
Mandatory Shift Pattern
4 x 12-hour shifts (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)
Rotating pattern covering a 24/7 operation
Reference: 225134121
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