Foundry Operative (0000036616)

Overview

Reference
0000036616

Salary
£30,000 - £35,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- West Midlands -- West Midlands -- Birmingham

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
19 February 2026


Foundry Caster

Hiring on behalf of our client

Interaction Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a long‑established industry leader in rolled copper and copper alloy production. With over 100 years of heritage and continuous investment in state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing equipment, our client is the UK’s largest and most advanced manufacturer of precision strip, supplying a prestigious global customer base.


Role Overview

We are seeking a committed and safety‑focused Foundry Caster to join the copper alloy Foundry team. Working alongside experienced casters, you will ensure the safe and efficient operation of continuous horizontal casting lines.

A strong focus on Health, Safety and Environmental compliance is essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparing heats according to various copper alloy groups
  • Operating furnaces, including melting, skimming, and testing metal
  • Performing basic mathematical calculations for alloy alterations
  • Maintaining furnaces and casting areas (pecking, sweeping, cleaning)
  • Inspecting cast strip and unloading cast coils
  • Using basic computer skills to book coils into the system
  • Completing casting reports, FLT checkbooks, and reporting issues to the Foundry office
  • Reporting directly to the Leading Hand and Foundry Supervisors

Salary & Benefits

  • £33,000 per year
  • Company pension
  • Death in service benefit
  • Free on-site parking
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Generous company sick pay

Training & Development

A full and personalised training programme will be provided to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the role.

To discuss this role further, please contact Dan Pearce.

07791991352

01604 620032

INDNH


Contact information

Daniel Pearce