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.
*MUST have forging experience and specific experience doing contract reviews for forgings. 
*Attention to detail, organisational skills, and sound decision-making abilities.
*A collaborative and proactive team player.
What would make you stand out? (Desirable) 
*Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science
What’s in it for you? 
*Competitive salary up to £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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