Metallurgist - Verus Recruitment Partners : Job Details

Job Title:             MetallurgistSector:                 Aerospace, Defence, Powergen Manufacturing & EngineeringSalary:                 £47, 643 + benefitsLocation:            Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UKContract:            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***   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.