Verus Recruitment
Metallurgist
Job Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Job Description
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
(phone number removed)
***Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer***
Keywords: Metallurgy, Engineering, Metallurgical Aerospace, Nuclear, Power Generation, Marine, MOD, Oil and Gas, Forging, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Doncaster, Worksop, Mansfield, Derby, Barnsley, Rotherham, Derbyshire, Yorkshire
Location: Sheffield, GB
Posted Date: 11/25/2024
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
(phone number removed)
***Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer***
Keywords: Metallurgy, Engineering, Metallurgical Aerospace, Nuclear, Power Generation, Marine, MOD, Oil and Gas, Forging, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Doncaster, Worksop, Mansfield, Derby, Barnsley, Rotherham, Derbyshire, Yorkshire
Location: Sheffield, GB
Posted Date: 11/25/2024
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