Metallurgist

Position: Metallurgist (Permanent)
Job Title:

Metallurgist
Sector:
Aerospace, Defence, Powergen Manufacturing & Engineering
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + benefits

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent – Day Shift

Verus Recruitment is proud to represent an industry‑leading manufacturer operating a world‑class single‑site forge. This organisation continues to invest heavily in its facilities and has successfully doubled turnover in recent years. They specialise in a wide range of forging processes, including open‑die radial, press, hammer, ring rolling, closed‑die extrusion, drop stamp, and blade forging. With comprehensive on‑site capabilities, they deliver a fully integrated metals service from raw material through to final machining and testing.

About the Role The Metallurgist will be responsible for managing hot material conversion processes and developing effective production routes across a variety of titanium, nickel, and iron‑based alloys. You will prepare methods of manufacture, review and finalise works route cards, and work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal production and quality teams.
This role is integral to driving product and process optimisation, supporting cost‑reduction activities, and ensuring the consistent delivery of high‑integrity forged components across multiple sectors, including aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine, and oil & gas.

Key Responsibilities
Manage, monitor, and provide expert advice on hot material conversion.
Design, prepare, and validate production/manufacturing routes.
Prepare and review works route cards (draft and final).
Develop methods of manufacture for a range of alloy grades.
Liaise with customers and suppliers on technical matters.
Support customer audits and respond to technical inquiries.
Investigate non-conformance issues and work with Production and Quality teams to implement corrective actions.
Drive continuous improvement, process optimisation, and cost‑reduction initiatives. About You
Knowledge of metallurgy and thermomechanical processing.

Experience with titanium, nickel, and iron‑based alloys.
Background working within Aerospace, Power Generation, Nuclear, or similar high‑integrity sectors.

Experience with quality control and inspection protocols.
Excellent organisational, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.
A collaborative and proactive approach.
Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Technology or similar. What’s in it for You?
Competitive salary from £45,000 to £50,000 per annum (DOE).
33 days holiday, including bank holidays.
37-hour working week: 8:15am – 4:30pm (with occasional early starts when forging begins at 6am).
5% pension contribution with added lifestyle and insurance discounts.
Performance-related bonus scheme.
Westfield health cash plan (with extensive retail, leisure, and wellbeing discounts).
Access to fitness and wellbeing platforms.
Free workwear and PPE.
On-site parking available.
Focus on wellbeing and mental health awareness.
Trust-based culture where you are encouraged to contribute ideas.
Genuine development and progression opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected forging specialist committed to technical excellence, continuous improvement, and world‑class manufacturing standards. If you’re an experienced Metallurgist with strong alloy and forging expertise, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact our Sheffield Team on:
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Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and are an Equal Opportunities Employer.