Shillito Group
VIM Melter
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Circa £40,000 (incl. shift allowance)
2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Off
About the Company
Shillito Group are recruiting for a Melter / Furnace Operator on behalf of one of our manufacturing clients.
About the Role
This is a hands-on shop floor role working in a specialist furnace department within a heavy manufacturing environment.
If you’re used to working around heat, heavy materials and strict safety procedures, this could be right up your street.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be part of a team responsible for the safe and efficient operation of furnace equipment.
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Typical Duties Include:
- Operating and supporting furnace melting processes
- Preparing furnace charges and loading materials
- Handling moulds, ingots, electrodes, and crucibles
- Using overhead cranes and forklift trucks
- Supporting mould preparation and furnace cleaning
- Maintaining strict safety, housekeeping, and QA standards
- Completing melt records and production documentation
What We’re Looking For
This is a shop floor role, so we’re looking for someone comfortable in a safety-critical manufacturing environment.
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Good Backgrounds Include:
- Steel / metals manufacturing
- Foundry or casting environments
- Heavy engineering
- Aerospace materials production
- Furnace operations
- Any industrial environment where safety and process discipline matter
If you’re used to working with cranes, heavy materials, or high-temperature processes, we want to hear from you.
The Shift
2 Days – 2 Nights – 4 Off
A solid shift pattern that gives you regular long breaks.
Salary
Circa £40,000 including shift allowance
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