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Metallurgist

W Talent
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£35,000 – £50,000 pa

Salary

£35,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
23 Apr 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

33 days holidays Pension scheme - 5% contribution Bonus scheme Westfield cash plan Level 1 On-site parking
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W Talent is proud to be working exclusively as the outsourced recruitment partner for Independent Forgings and Alloys. Due to continued growth and expansion, the business is now looking to recruit a Metallurgist to join its technical engineering team.

Company Details

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) sits uniquely as the only single sited forge with open-die radial, press, hammer & ring rolling AND closed-die extrusion, drop stamp and blade forging in the world. Through our extensive forging capabilities and processes, we offer a fully integrated metals service centre: from ingot/billet and forging through to fully tested and released machined products.

Job Vacancy

As a Metallurgist, you will be based at the Sheffield manufacturing site, where you will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations across a high-integrity metals environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical expertise throughout the full production lifecycle, ensuring quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical support across manufacturing processes, including process route development.

Support and advise on raw material selection and performance.

Conduct and review non-destructive testing (NDT) processes.

Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective and preventative measures.

Carry out failure analysis on materials and components.

Review batch failures and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure compliance with quality and metallurgical standards throughout production.Qualifications and Experience

Degree qualified in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related discipline.

Minimum of 2 years' industry experience in a relevant, transferable environment.

Background in forging, melting, rolling, casting, or similar heavy industry.

Experience working with high-integrity materials such as nickel alloys, titanium, or similar would prove highly advantageous.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a technical team .Salary Information

This is a Monday to Friday, days-based position located in Sheffield with a starting salary of £35,000 - £50,000, depending on background experience. This opportunity comes with development and progression opportunities within a stable and established business.

Additional Benefits Package

A permanent role with Training and Development opportunities.

33 days holidays.

Pension scheme - 5% contribution.

Bonus scheme and Westfield cash plan Level 1.

On-site parking is available.This position is being recruited by W Talent Recruitment exclusively who will be conducting the first stage, pre-screen interview. Any questions please contact Glyn Dobb at W Talent directly

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