Production Operative

  • PDR Solutions Ltd
  • Blue Bell Hill, Kent
  • Sep 09, 2025
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Do you have experience in a heavy manufacturing, factory or construction role?

Are you physically fit?

Our client, a leading aerospace engineering firm based in Rochester, are looking to recruit Production Operatives to work in their Foundry to assist in the aluminium investment casting process.

As a Foundry Production Operative your main duties will include:

  • Aluminium melt preparation prior to casting
  • Cleaning and preparing moulds for casting
  • Pouring molten metal into the moulds (casting)
  • Moving moulds following casting
  • Removing the ceramic shell from the finished cast
  • Reporting any issues with production machinery to team leaders

The ideal Foundry Production Operative will have:

  • High degree of physical fitness. This is a strenuous role with manual handling.
  • Experience in a Manufacturing/Factory/Production/Construction environment.
  • A good work ethic,
  • A good level of physical coordination
  • Excellent time keeping skills.

Hours of Work

  • Monday to Thursday 6am - 4.30pm - 40 hours per week

There is the opportunity for optional overtime in other departments on Friday.

Benefits include free on-site parking, 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays and pension.

Please send your CV to apply or call Gareth in the office to discuss in more detail.