Job Title:
Metallurgist
Sector:
Aerospace, Defence, Powergen Manufacturing & Engineering
Salary:
£47, 643 + benefits
Location:
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK
Contract:
Full-time, Permanent – Day shift
Verus Recruitment is proud to represent an industry-leading manufacturer that operates a world-class single-site forge.
This company specialises in a range of forging processes, including open-die radial, press, hammer, ring rolling, closed-die extrusion, drop stamp, and blade forging. With comprehensive facilities, they deliver a fully integrated metals service—from ingot and billet preparation to final machining and quality testing.
About the Role:
The Metallurgist will play a vital role in managing material conversion and designing production routes to ensure the delivery of precision-engineered alloy products. This position involves close collaboration with quality and technical teams to optimise processes, ensure compliance with rigorous standards, and support cost-efficiency initiatives. As a key contact for customers, the Metallurgist will also assist with audits and investigate any quality issues, upholding the company's reputation for exceptional product quality and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and guide hot material conversion processes.
- Design, implement, and monitor production and manufacturing routes.
- Serve as a liaison for customer audits and technical inquiries.
- Conduct non-conformance investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Drive product and process improvements to maximize performance and reduce costs.
About you: (Essential)
- Strong understanding of metallurgy and material processing.
- Experience with quality control and inspection protocols.
- Attention to detail, organisational skills, and sound decision-making abilities.
- A collaborative and proactive team player.
- 5+ years of Industry experience
- Experience with auditing
What would make you stand out? (Desirable)
- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science
- Experience in Forging
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary £47,643 P.A (With a little flexibility depending on experience)
- Holidays – you will have 33 days of holiday, including bank holidays
- Working 37h per week 8.15 am - 4.30 pm with some early starts required as forging starts at 6 am.
- Pension scheme – 5% contribution. The pension scheme comes along with further discounts on health, travel and rescue insurances.
- Bonus scheme – this is linked to team and company performance.
- Westfield cash plan – Level 1 health cash plan which comes along with numerous discounts and special offers, including gym discounts, online, high street and grocery retailers and many more.
- Death in service payment, full company sick pay and long service rewards.
- Tax efficiency schemes: Childcare vouchers and Cycle to Work
- Free work wear and PPE.
- On-site parking is available.
- Focus on wellbeing and mental health awareness.
- Trust – You are encouraged to come up with ideas and get the most out of your job
- Development – They offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that sets the industry standard in metal forging and alloy processing. If you're a skilled Metallurgist with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!
For more information, please contact our Sheffield Team on
- **Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer***
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