Production Operative (dr1710pefo) Dronfield, England

Salary: GBP35000 - GBP41500 per annum + overtime, bonuses and company benefits

Production Operative 

Immediate Starts - Genuine Opportunity for permanent employment 

Training provided - Choose to work: days or nights - Monday to Thursday or a 4 on 4 off shift pattern 

  • Regular days working 4 x 11.5hr shifts the gross weekly pay is £680.32 – annual pay £35,376
  • Regular Nights working 4 x 11.5hr shifts the gross weekly pay is £799.89 – annual pay £41,594
  • 4 on 4 off (average 40.25hrs per week) gross weekly pay is £726.33 – annual pay £37,769
  • Plus overtime is available 

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.

  • Days - Monday to Thursday - 6am to 6pm 
  • Nights - Monday to Thursday - 6pm to 6am 
  • 4 on 4 off - 6am to 6pm shift pattern 

Based in Dronfield - accessible by public transport 

Responsibilities for a Production Operative

Training will be provided - we have work in many areas of the foundry and will ideally find the most suitable position for you, duties can include:

  • Machine operating - deburring castings using large power tools  and hand tools 
  • Production line work and quality checks 
  • Knocking off castings - using a hammer - knocking off the feeders 
  • Pouring molten metal 
  • Mould making / Core Making 
  • 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 

Permanent Benefits 

  • Monthly production bonus.
  • Regular overtime opportunities.
  • Company Salary Exchange Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance benefit.
  • Westfield Health Care Plan.
  • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.  Shutdown weeks plus 5 floating days holiday

Working hours available:

Choose to work days or nights or a 4 on 4 off shift pattern 

  • Monday to Thursday 6am to 6pm 
  • Nights Monday to Thursday 6pm to 6am 
  • 4 on 4 off - days 6am to 6pm 
  • 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