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Who We Are
Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company. A global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings.
It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business goes through an ongoing period of growth and modernisation after being acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence In 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work our plant and equipment will be modernised over the next 10 years, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.
Based at our 64 acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, we are looking for a Heat Treatment Operative. This role will involve operating heat treatment equipment to produce hardened steel rolls.
Role Responsibilities
Sheffield Forgemasters are seeking to recruit an applicant to be trained as a burner in the foundry frontend. The trainee will report directly to the Foundry Shift Manager and will clean/burn all scrap off of castings including feeder heads, padding and runner systems. The trainee will clean castings using a pecker and prepare for burning. To burn scrap off of castings using oxy-propane, burning gun and oxy lance will need to be used. Lancing ladles to open when casting.
Duties Include
- Pecker driving
- Pendant crane driving
- Working at height
- Safe use of a burning gun
- Safe use of a oxy lance
- Assist slinging casting ready to be set up for burning
- Casting duties
- Working safe at all times
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
About You
For internal applicants, training will be provided, however the following relevant skills, knowledge and experience are required.
- Being able to maintain a high level of health and safety for themselves & other
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Willing to work shifts, weekends and unsociable hours when necessary
Days/Hours of Work
Your normal working hours will be 40 per week including paid breaks.
Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters
- We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.
- Over £400m large-scale and long-term investment programme in state-of-the-art new facilities and modernisation on site.
- Competitive Salary
- 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays).
- Easily accessible location with free onsite parking.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Pension and Life Assurance Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being.
- Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
- Long service award scheme.
- You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.
- A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex-military and reservists in employment.
For additional information or if you would like to discuss the role, please email .
Alternatively, if this sounds like the role for you, please review the full job description attached and apply now!
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.
