Manufacturing Foundry Operator – Swinton, Greater Manchester
Salary: up to £42,703 per annum (Qualification & Shift Dependent)
Are you an experienced operator with a passion for heavy industry and a strong work ethic? Join Luxfer MEL Technologies, a global leader in high-performance Magnesium and Zirconium products, and be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced foundry team making a real impact across industries.
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What You’ll Do: Foundry Operator
As a Manufacturing Foundry Operator, you’ll play a key role in the production of specialist magnesium materials at our Swinton site. This is a physically demanding role in a challenging environment, requiring focus, resilience, and a commitment to safety and quality.
Your main responsibilities will include:
· Operating semi and fully automated melting and casting equipment
· Handling molten metal safely and effectively
· Monitoring production data and ensuring process efficiency
· Conducting quality checks and recording results
· Maintaining safety standards in all production areas
· Packing finished goods for dispatch using FLT (counterbalance)
· Supporting troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities
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Shift Pattern – 24/5+
Our rotating 24/5+ shift pattern provides variety and structured rotation:
· Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday – Nights
· Week 2: Monday, Tuesday – Days | Wednesday, Thursday – Nights | Friday – Half Night (6pm–12am)
· Week 3: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – Days
Please note: The shift pattern is subject to change based on business needs. Any changes to your shift pattern may result in a change to your salary to reflect revised working hours and shift premiums.
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What We’re Looking For: Foundry Operator
· Experience in a similar operator role, ideally in a foundry or heavy industrial environment
· A strong focus on health & safety
· Good IT literacy and the ability to record production data accurately
· A reliable, team-focused attitude with excellent communication skills
· Physically fit, with the ability to work long shifts in a demanding setting
· A valid Forklift Truck (counterbalance) licence is an advantage but not essential
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Important Salary Information : Foundry Operator
To qualify for the top end of the salary range (£42,703), candidates MUST hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) relevant to the role.
· Applicants without this qualification will still be considered but will be offered a lower salary aligned with their experience and qualifications.
· Salary is also dependent on the shift pattern worked. Any changes to your shift pattern may result in a change to your salary to reflect altered hours or shift allowances.
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What’s in it for You: Foundry Operator
· Competitive salary: Up to £42,703 (Based on qualifications and shift pattern)
· Generous holiday entitlement
· Company pension scheme
· Free on-site parking
· A collaborative culture with opportunities to grow and develop
· Work for a global leader making a real impact
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Who We Are – Luxfer MEL Technologies
With over 300 employees across the UK and US, we are specialists in Magnesium and Zirconium-based products that improve lives, enhance safety, and support innovation in aerospace, defence, healthcare, and more.
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Ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career? Apply now and be part of a company that values your contribution and invests in your future.
The Luxfer Culture: Join a Collaborative and Growing Team
We foster a culture of teamwork, open communication, and individual development. Our goal is to be the global partner of choice in the supply of high-performance magnesium and zirconium materials. At Luxfer, we value everyone’s contribution, and we provide the tools and opportunities for all employees to succeed and thrive.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.