Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Foundry Operative
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Foundry Operative
Foundry Operative – Melting Shop (6-Month Contract)
FOUNDRY OPERATIVE – MELTING SHOP
Location: South Queensferry Salary: £27,643 + £3,440.64 pro rata Hours: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 – 14:00 & Friday 06:00 – 11:00
Progress Rail Services UK is seeking a hands-on, safety-focused team player to join their Melting Shop team in a challenging and rewarding 6-month contract role.
About the Role
As a Foundry Shop Operative, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining a safe, efficient melting shop environment. The successful candidate will ensure all operations align with company safety standards, quality systems, and risk assessments, contributing to a high-performing production environment.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment, compliant with company and legal regulations.
- Operating within the Company Quality Assurance System, supporting ongoing process improvements.
- Solving production issues and driving continuous improvement across all operational areas.
- Managing workloads effectively to meet business and personal objectives.
- Strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures.
- Accurate use of Time & Attendance systems.
- Meeting customer needs professionally while upholding high-quality standards.
- Reducing non-conforming errors through attention to detail and right-first-time practices.
- Applying a clean-as-you-go approach while maintaining organised Work In Progress (WIP) and stock areas.
- Ensuring plant and equipment remain safe and functional, reporting defects promptly.
- Demonstrating flexibility and willingness to receive training in additional production areas.
- Performing other reasonable duties as requested by the business.
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Ideal Candidate Profile
Progress Rail are looking for:
- Knowledge of Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality regulations
- Reliability to meet deadlines and targets under pressure
- A strong commitment to being a team player
- Good physical fitness, ability to operate manual equipment throughout shifts
- ** Exceptional attention to detail** to ensure consistent output and safety
Benefits
During this role, we offer:
- £31,083.64 per year (including shift allowance)
- Company-funded external qualifications where relevant
- Tailored training opportunities for professional development
- Company pension scheme (7% employer contribution)
- Life assurance cover (3.5x annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership (up to 25% off across 4,000 UK gyms)
- Fuel Card (saving 2-3p per litre at 3,500 UK stations including BP, Esso, Shell)
- Various employee recognition schemes
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About Progress Rail
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is a leading provider of rail infrastructure solutions and technologies globally. Their expertise spans EMD locomotives, diesel engines, railcars, trackwork, maintenance of way equipment, and aftermarket services. With operations across the UK, Europe, North/South America, Australia, and Asia, Progress Rail fosters an innovative and inclusive culture dedicated to delivering quality solutions.
Equal Opportunities
Progress Rail is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates diversity of thought, background, and experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should proceed to the application link provided. For more information prior to applying, please contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.
Note: We ask that agencies refrain from applying for this position.
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