Metal & Alloys Sorting Operative

HR GO Recruitment; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly discretionary bonus

Annual discretionary bonus

Company pension with employer contrib.

PPE fully supplied

Secure off-road parking

Healthcare

Overtime at time and a half

Double time on Sundays

Company social events

Progression opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Sick pay scheme

Modern, clean and digitised env.

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a Metals & Alloys Sorting Operative at their Barnsley site in South Yorkshire. The role involves accurate sorting and grading of revert materials using XRF analysers, ensuring correct segregation by alloy type and quality, and maintaining strict records.

It reports to the Production Manager and requires adherence to health, safety and environmental procedures. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of metal sorting experience in the scrap/revert sector, knowledge of

Qualifications

• 2+ years sorting and grading metals in scrap/revert industry
• Strong written communication and organisational skills
• Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records
• Reliable, accurate and safety-conscious approach to work

Responsibilities

• Sort and grade incoming revert materials using XRF analysers
• Ensure materials are segregated by alloy type, quality and end use
• Identify contamination and report findings
• Record sorting results in internal systems
• Work closely with production team and report to Production Manager
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures

Tools

XRF analysers

Job description

Metal & Alloys Sorting Operative

Job Reference: FJ-ypen5

Manufacturing and Production Barnsley, South Yorkshire £28000 - £33000 per annum Permanent

Benefits: Pension, bonus, sick pay, parking

HRGO Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established metal processing and recycling company for full-time Metals & Alloys Sorters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant industry experience and a strong background in the identification, sorting and grading of metals and revert materials.

Employee Benefits:

• Quarterly discretionary bonus
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Company pension with employer contribution
• PPE fully supplied
• Secure off-road parking
• Healthcare
• Overtime at time and a half
• Double time on Sundays
• Company social events
• Progression opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay scheme
• Modern, clean and digitised environment

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Accurately sort and grade incoming revert materials using XRF analysers
• Ensure materials are correctly segregated by alloy type, quality and intended end use
• Identify, assess and report contamination within materials
• Identify foreign attachments, coatings, inserts, tips and repair welds
• Maintain strict controls to prevent cross-contaminationAccurately record and report sorting findings using internal systems
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Work closely with the production team
• Report directly to the Production Manager
• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures

About You:

• Minimum 2 years' experience sorting and grading metals within the scrap or revert industry
• Good understanding of different materials and end-user requirements
• Proven ability to recognise and differentiate a wide range of high-performance alloys
• Strong understanding of quality requirements and contamination risks
• Experience working with high-specification sectors such as aerospace, defence, medical or energy is desirable
• Competent in the use of handheld XRF analysers - essential
• Strong written communication and organisational skills
• Strong IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records
• Able to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, accurate and safety-conscious approach to work

Interested?

If you have the experience we're looking for and want to join a well-established business offering excellent benefits and long-term opportunities, we will be in touch.