Smelting Operator

Smelting Operator

Carbon60 is looking to recruit an experienced Smelting Operator to support Thriving Chemical Manufacturing client in Enfield.

ROLE: Smelting Operator

PAY RATE: £20/ Per Hour

CONTRACT TYPE: 6 Months Rolling contract (5 on 4 off)
Day Shift: 05:30 - 18:00

Night Shift: 17:30 - 06:00

Rotating day and night shifts

LOCATION: Enfield

THE ROLE:

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in high-temperature environments, following strict health & safety procedures, and operating both manual and computer-controlled equipment.

The role requires experienced and safety-conscious Smelting Operators to join a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment based in Enfield. This role involves operating and monitoring furnace systems, handling molten metal processes, and supporting continuous production activities within a 24/7 operation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate and monitor smelting furnaces safely and efficiently.
• Use HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems to remotely control furnace operations.
• Handle and transport molten metal safely using FLT equipment.
• Follow strict operational and health & safety procedures at all times.
• Carry out routine checks and support production targets.
• Wear and maintain specialist PPE, including respiratory protective equipment (RPE), where required.
• Work collaboratively within a production team in a demanding manufacturing environment.
• High-temperature working conditions around furnace operations.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience within manufacturing, foundry, smelting, or heavy industrial environments preferred.
• FLT experience advantageous.
• Comfortable working rotating day/night shifts.
• Ability to follow detailed safety procedures and operational instructions.
• Experience using HMI or process control systems is desirable.
• Strong awareness of workplace health & safety practices.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.