Fort Vale Engineering Ltd, based in Simonstone are the World Leader in the design and manufacture of Container Tank Equipment. We are currently looking for a Foundry Operative to join the team in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
At Fort Vale, we strive to achieve high standards of quality, in line with targeted levels of output whilst working safely and maintaining our reputation as the global leader in the precision manufacture of valves and fittings for the transportation of bulk liquids in the tank container, road tanker and rail industries.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good organisational skills
• Computer literate
• Time management skills
• Good verbal communication and listening skills
• Manually handle weights up to 25kg

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE

• Working within the Foundry environment is beneficial
• Experience with machining can be beneficial
• Having knowledge of the Foundry processes e.g. casting shelling process, shell making parameters, and robotic shell manufacture is advantageous
  Join us at Fort Vale, where we are leading the way in British manufacturing with our state-of-the-art factory set in 72 acres. Our commitment to automation, rapid prototyping, and cutting-edge technology makes working for Fort Vale a truly rewarding experience. As recipients of 4 Queens Awards and a Kings Award for international trade, we are proud to be the benchmark for British manufacturing and global exports.
  Come be a part of our innovative team and see why Fort Vale is an excellent place to work!
  If you consider yourself to have a disability or special requirements, please give details of any arrangements or adjustments you would require to attend the interview.
  Please note that all job applications and assessment must be the candidate’s own work. If you use any generative-AI tools in preparing your application, you must disclose this to the Company and you must explain how you used them.
  Any offer is subject to passing Company D&A test and passing Company pre-employment medical.

THE ROLE

• Permanent and Full Time (38 hours per week)
• Predominantly working on the day shift (Monday to Thursday 07:30 am - 04:15 pm and Friday 07:30 am - 12:30 pm)
  As a Foundry Operative, you will play a key role in the continuous process involved in the supply of finished Fort Vale components which begins with the identification of customer need and ends with the delivery of customer satisfaction. The production of components begins with the castings at the Foundry. It is extremely important that FO’s understand the significance of their role within the Foundry and the continuous process of manufacturing at Fort Vale Engineering Ltd.
  We are looking for someone to work in Wax Production. Working in such a small team it will be requirement that FO’s work across all areas of the Foundry and will be willing to train on other equipment.