NovaCast Careers: Apprenticeships & careers for skilled craftsmen

A traditional industry with a bright future

For over 35 years, NovaCast has built a reputation for producing the highest quality non-ferrous castings at our foundry in Melksham. The company has invested in the latest technology and training to ensure that quality and consistency lies at the heart of everything we do. With an international customer base and partners in the Far East, NovaCast is a forward-looking business which is both financially strong and growing fast. We are always interested in hearing from talented craftsmen, professionals with relevant experience and young people interesting in acquiring skills through apprenticeships. NovaCast Careers can offer a friendly and rewarding working environment where staff are valued and respected.

Current vacancies are detailed below but please feel free to contact us if you feel that you could contribute to the ongoing success of NovaCast.

Current Vacancies

Quality Assurance Technician

Our engineering department currently has an immediate opening for a Quality Assurance Technician. Applications should be submitted by 27th March 2020. Follow this link for further information

Engineering Sales Administrator

Our Sales Department currently has an immediate opening for an Engineering Sales Administrator. Applications should be submitted by 27th March 2020. Follow this link to further information

The Use of Fluxes in Aluminium Casting

February 19, 2020

At NovaCast, a large proportion of our castings are produced using Aluminium alloy. The formation of Aluminium Oxide and the presence of non-metallic inclusions, collectively known as dross, is an inherent part of the casting process and one that must be managed to achieve the highest quality castings. For many years, part of the foundryman’s … Read more

Impeller Casting Specialists

January 28, 2020

The accurate casting and balancing of impellers requires a specialist set of skills as well as a commitment to outstanding consistency and quality. For many years, NovaCast has cast and machined impellers and pump components for a wide variety of industries and applications ranging from centrifugal pumps used in the Oil & Gas, Chemical, Water … Read more

Quality Assurance Technician Required

January 9, 2020

Following re-organisation and expansion of our engineering department, we have an immediate requirement for a Quality Assurance Technician to join the department. Reporting directly to our Design Engineer, the successful candidate will work closely with our design and engineering teams, as well as those of our customers and suppliers, to maintain the excellent quality standards … Read more