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Night Shift Manager; Castings

Job in Chard, Somerset County, TA20, England, UK
Listing for: HR GO Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 45000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 45000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Night Shift Manager (Castings)

Night Shift Manager (Castings). You must come from a foundries and casting background, they will NOT look at any other industry experience

Client open to re-locators

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40k-£45k- relocation package for the right candidate- to be discussed
Benefits: Company Pension, Free Onsite Parking, 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Working Hours: Mon-Wed 21:00 - 07:00, Thu 21:00 - 06:00 (39 hours per week)

About Us:
My client are a rapidly expanding their customer base and entering new markets while maintaining their commitment to current businesses. This is a new role and we are searching for a Night Shift Manager to support their strategic growth and succession planning.

This is a senior position reporting directly to the Foundry Operations Manager, working alongside our Foundry Foreman and department Supervisors.

You must come from a foundries and casting background, they will NOT look at any other industry experience

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage night shift melting and pouring activities, ensuring adherence to procedures and daily production schedules.
  • Operate and maintain water-cooled electric induction furnaces and related systems, guaranteeing quality control.
  • Act as the primary contact for Health, Safety, and Environmental matters, reporting critical information to the Foundry Operations Manager.
  • Participate in supervisor meetings, providing daily reports and ensuring effective team management.
  • Oversee HR issues, including attendance and grievances, while facilitating training and recruitment for the night shift team.

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in a foundry setting, with hands-on knowledge of induction furnaces and molten metal operations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
  • Understanding of Iron metallurgy and basic chemistry is a must.
  • Strong leadership skills with demonstrable experience in team organisation and task prioritisation.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

  • Excellent organisational and time management capabilities.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support and motivate the team.
  • A proactive approach, with the ability to manage tasks effectively and adapt to new challenges.

Why Join Us?
This is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to lead and grow within a dynamic and supportive environment. You will play a critical role in our operations while enjoying competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to make a real impact.

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