Metallurgist: End-to-End Lab & Projects in Cornwall

AHK Group Ltd; Truro; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Alfred H Knight in Truro, Cornwall, is seeking a Metallurgist to join a global leader in metals and minerals. You will work across the mining value chain, conducting bench and pilot-scale testwork, analyzing data, and contributing to flow-sheet development and R&D, while engaging with clients.

The role offers mentorship toward chartered status, exposure to diverse projects worldwide, and a balance-friendly working environment in Cornwall.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in mineral processing and metallurgical principles.
• Ability to conduct metallurgical testwork (e.g., comminution, beneficiation, flotation, gravity concentration, or hydrometallurgy).
• Capability to compile raw data, calculate mass balances, and evaluate metallurgical recoveries.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage bench and pilot-scale metallurgical tests.
• Analyze test data and interpret results to support flow-sheet development.
• Contribute to R&D activities and client management.

Skills

Highly organized

Strong communication

Collaborative working

Prioritization under pressure

HSE compliance

MS Office and Google Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy / Mineral Processing / Chemical Engineering

Active professional body membership desirable

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Alfred H Knight in Truro, Cornwall, is seeking a Metallurgist to join a global leader in metals and minerals. You will work across the mining value chain, conducting bench and pilot-scale testwork, analyzing data, and contributing to flow-sheet development and R&D, while engaging with clients.

The role offers mentorship toward chartered status, exposure to diverse projects worldwide, and a balance-friendly working environment in Cornwall.