Acorn Recruitment

Foundry Production Operative

Exeter EX2 7LG

Key information

Pay
£16.28 to £16.28 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
20 Oct 2026
Closing date
19 Nov 2026

About this role

Foundry Production Operative | Production Operative | Manufacturing Operative | Factory Operative | Foundry Operative

Exeter | £16.28 per hour (£31,746 per annum) + Guaranteed Overtime | Monday to Friday | Rotating 3-Shift Pattern | Temporary to Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting

Foundry Production Operatives to join

Howmet Aerospace in Exeter, one of the world's leading aerospace manufacturers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure long-term employment with a global engineering business producing critical aerospace components. If you enjoy hands-on, physical work and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates with manufacturing experience or those looking to build a career within the aerospace industry.

Key Duties

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Pour and handle molten metal safely.

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Move and process heavy castings.

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Work in a high-temperature foundry environment.

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Wear specialist PPE, including fire-resistant clothing.

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Follow strict health, safety, and quality procedures.

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Operate production equipment safely and efficiently.

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Work as part of a skilled team producing world-class aerospace components.

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday rotating shifts

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6:00am - 1:30pm

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1:00pm - 8:30pm

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8:30pm - 6:00am

(includes 3 hours guaranteed overtime each night)

Requirements

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Enjoy practical, hands-on work.

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Good physical stamina and comfortable with manual handling.

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Ability to work safely in a hot industrial environment.

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Reliable with a strong work ethic.

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Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.

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Flexible to work a rotating shift pattern.

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Previous manufacturing or foundry experience is beneficial but not essential as full training is provided.

What We Offer

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£16.28 per hour (

£31,746 per annum).

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Weekly pay.

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Guaranteed overtime with enhanced rates of

£18.83-£28.32 per hour.

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Paid breaks.

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Temporary to permanent opportunity.

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Full training provided.

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Free on-site parking.

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Supportive team environment.

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Long-term career progression with a global aerospace manufacturer.

Interested?

If you're looking for your next opportunity as a

Foundry Production Operative,

Production Operative,

Manufacturing Operative,

Factory Operative, or

Foundry Operative in

Exeter, apply today with your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.