Heat Treatment Operative - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd

Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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

Crane driving and slinging to move forgings and large machined components to carry out heat treatment operations.
Physical use of heavy tools and equipment as necessary, for lifting and setup changes.
Operating computerised touchscreen systems for induction hardening and furnacing.
Operating gas fired hardening and tempering furnaces, using programmable controllers.
Hardness testing using testing instruments.

About You
Training will be provided, however the following skills, knowledge and experience are a distinct advantage.

Previous experience of crane driving, slinging and holding a crane driving license.
Experience in operating Fork Lift Truck (Counterbalance & Reach) and holding a Fork Lift Truck license.
An understanding of and compliance with Health & Safety Regulations.
Willing and able to work shifts is an essential part of this role.
Previous experience in a heavy engineering or similar environment.
Previous experience working in a heat treatment environment.

Days/Hours of Work
37.5 hours per week, Mornings: Mon - Thu 06:00-14:30, Friday 06:00-12:00.

Nights: 20:00-06:00 Mon - Thu.

**Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters

We are a longestablished local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.
Over £400m largescale and longterm investment programme in stateoftheart 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 wellbeing.
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 exmilitary and reservists in employment.

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.