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Tiro Training Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Special Melted Products (SMP) in Sheffield is offering a Materials Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3). You will gain hands-on experience across chemistry, mechanical testing and metallography, progressing through milestones with pay increases and greater responsibility.

By the end of the apprenticeship you’ll have experience across all three areas and a clear pathway to a long‑term career with SMP. As a proud Disability Confident employer, SMP provides a supportive environment within a

Job description

Materials Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) - Special Melted Products (SMP)

At Special Melted Products (SMP), we have a proud metals production heritage dating back to the 1800s. Today, we manufacture premium speciality steels and nickel-based superalloys used in critical applications across the Aerospace, Oil & Gas and Civil Nuclear industries. With world‑class capabilities and a highly skilled team, we provide innovative, high-quality products for some of the most demanding industries.

This is a unique role that will give you hands‑on experience across three key areas: Chemistry, Mechanical Testing and Metallography. As you develop your skills and achieve agreed milestones, you’ll have the opportunity to progress through pay increases and take on greater responsibility. By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have gained experience across all three areas, with the opportunity to specialise in an area that aligns with both your interests and the needs of the business, giving you a clear pathway to build a long‑term career with SMP.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Tiro Training Ltd

Salary: £8.08 to £8.08 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Sheffield

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Apprenticeship

Posting date: 24 Sept 2026

Closing date: 24 Oct 2026

About Disability Confident

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