Alloys Materials Sortation Specialist (XRF)

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced Alloys Materials Sortation Operative to join our production team in the United Kingdom. The role involves inspecting and classifying metal and revert materials, using handheld XRF equipment and visual assessment to ensure accurate alloy grading.

You will sort materials by alloy grade, detect contaminants, maintain segregation for traceability, and report findings to the Production Manager.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience identifying, sorting, or grading metallic materials.
• Experience in metal recycling, scrap, revert or alloy industries.
• Good knowledge of nickel-based alloys, stainless steels, titanium, cobalt alloys, or other high‑performance metals.
• Experience using handheld X-ray fluorescence analysers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and classify incoming metal and revert materials using handheld XRF equipment and visual assessment techniques.
• Sort materials accurately according to alloy grade, composition, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Detect and isolate contaminated materials, including welded repairs, coatings, inserts, attachments, and other foreign substances.
• Maintain rigorous segregation procedures to ensure material traceability and eliminate the risk of cross-contamination.
• Record inspection findings and grading outcomes accurately using company systems and processes.
• Liaise closely with production personnel to ensure material flows efficiently through the operation.
• Support quality control initiatives and contribute to maintaining high industry standards across the site.
• Report directly to the Production Manager on material quality and operational issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Handheld XRF

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced Alloys Materials Sortation Operative to join our production team in the United Kingdom. The role involves inspecting and classifying metal and revert materials, using handheld XRF equipment and visual assessment to ensure accurate alloy grading.

You will sort materials by alloy grade, detect contaminants, maintain segregation for traceability, and report findings to the Production Manager.