Metal Foundry Labourer

Foundry Labourer required for a manufacturer and supplier of metal products based in Braintree. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will have previous industry experience in a similar role.

• Manually load and unload delivery vehicles when necessary.
• Use an industrial vacuum to clean work areas.
• Perform general labour tasks, including removing metal parts from sand moulds and recycling the sand.
• Keep the workspace tidy by sweeping, emptying bins, and clearing debris.
• Operate cranes to weigh and move components.
• Assist in metal casting following company guidelines.
• Work across various moulding sections, such as Fast Loop, Loose Mould, Tread Line, Old Carousel, and New Carousel, ensuring tasks are completed as scheduled.
• Maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
• Participate in workplace safety initiatives.
• Ensure tasks are completed on time according to set schedules.
• Contribute to process improvements (Lean 5S) to enhance efficiency in operations.
• Note: Job-specific training will be provided if needed. The role requires heavy lifting.

Ideally have 3 GCSE's including Maths, English and Science (C or above).

• Ideally have experience as a labourer, or other foundry roles.
• Ideally have a counterbalance fork truck license.
• Candidates without these qualifications but who can demonstrate relevant industrial knowledge and experience will be considered.

Remuneration: Paid 4-weekly - 11.52 - 12.22 /hr, dependant on qualifications and experience, with review in 26 weeks and next formal review in 12 months. You could also receive a Production output related bonus (not guaranteed).

Total Remuneration: 23,362.56 - 24,782.16 per annum (This rate is currently under review)

• Weekday and Saturday overtime - x1.5 rate
• Weekend Sunday overtime - x2 rate

Note: Overtime rate is only paid after 40 standard hours are completed per week.

Company Benefits:

• 24 days annual leave per annum (7 statutory days plus 17 days)
• Annual FSEG Event
• Annual Bonus (not Guaranteed)
• Company Pension
• Christmas Party and Vouchers
• Workwear Provided and laundered
• Onsite Canteen with Free Fruit, Coffee/Tea, Milk and Cold Water Machine.
• Onsite parking

4-day week normal working hours:

• 6.00am - 4.00pm
• 30-minute break 11:00am - 11:30am (paid)
• 40 hour week

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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