Metals & Alloys Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
This company is a metal trading, processing and distribution business, operating in the Revert and Refined metals sector with a turnover of £50m.
This growing aerospace, energy, IGT, foundry and petro-chemicals markets are key end user sectors.
They are looking to expand via new product development and exports with a particular emphasis on speciality alloy scraps.
The business is growing and has invested over £10m recently in new state of the art equipment and premises:
Role
Exciting opportunities exist for both full-time Special Metals & Alloys sorters and operatives. The successful candidates must have a strong background in processing and/or sorting Special/Exotic Scrap/Revert Metals with a minimum of 3 years experience.
Responsibilities & Duties
- The candidate will ultimately be responsible for the processing, sorting/grading & out-turning of all the incoming materials.
- Knowledge & understanding of the varying “end use” markets for the materials is essential and experience of segregating materials on a quality & contamination basis for these markets is highly desirable.
- The candidate must have experience in the recognition, identification and reporting of special metal contamination within the materials that may include, foreign attachments/coatings/inserts/tips & repair welds.
- Knowledge & use of XRF hand-held analysers is essential.
- Position may require shift working.
- The candidate will ultimately report to the production manager.
- Strong written, organisational and IT skills are a must for this role.
- Operatives will have extensive experience of using a multitude of processing equipment such as shears, guillotines, bandsaws, shot blasters, shredders and where applicable chemical cleanings of turnings.
- Some travel may be required in short intervals and a Full Passport may be required for the role (this can be applied for upon initial employment)
Qualifications
- The successful candidate desirably will have 3 GCSEs at grade C and above.
- A Metallurgical/Materials Qualification would be ideal but is not essential.
Experience in the sector is essential due to the necessity to operate safely in the environment.
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Life insurance
- Company pension
- PPE provided
Salary:
Competitive
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Shift Pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shifts, shift working
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Shift pay
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Metals & Alloys Operative roles across First Time Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,500 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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