Test House Machinist

Sheffield Forgemasters International; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite canteen

Free onsite parking

EV chargers

Life Assurance

Employee bonus

Pension plan

Cycle to Work

Westfield Health Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Sheffield Forgemasters is inviting applications for a Test House Machinist based at our Sheffield site. You will handle light sawing, manual and CNC turning and milling of test pieces, and prepare fracture toughness and Charpy specimens while collecting data.

The role requires apprentice-trained machinist experience, reading drawings, and a safe, quality-focused approach. Working 37.5 hours per week, Mon–Fri, you will contribute to our test house’s aim of delivering accurate test results that

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained machinist with hands-on experience in manual and CNC milling and turning.
• Experience machining test specimens (tensile, fracture toughness, Charpy).
• Ability to read technical drawings and work safely with imperial/metric measurements.

Responsibilities

• Light sawing test blocks to drawing/mark out.
• Manual lathe and CNC lathe machining of tensile test pieces.
• CNC machining of fracture toughness specimens.
• Milling of Charpy impact test specimens.
• Preparation of hardness and metallography specimens.
• Collection of data.
• Operation of heat treatment furnaces.

Skills

Manual milling

CNC milling

CNC turning

Test specimen machining

Reading drawings

Health & Safety

Education

Apprentice Trained Machinist

Job description

At Sheffield Forgemasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Test House Machinist to join our team.

This role is based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield. Our Test House plays a key role in improving the quality, performance, and innovation of our products. It acts as a laboratory where different tests are conducted to develop new products, enhance existing ones, and ensure that our products meet specific standards and customer requirements. Typically, this involves material testing; product development; quality control; safety testing and machining.

As a Test House Machinist, you will be involved in all aspects of test sample preparation.

What you’ll be doing

• Light sawing test blocks to drawing / mark out.
• Manual Lathe and CNC Lathe machining of tensile test pieces.
• CNC Machining of Fracture Toughness Specimens.
• Milling of Charpy Impact Test Specimens.
• Preparation of Hardness and Metallography specimens.
• Collection of data.
• Operation of heat treatment furnaces.

About You

• Apprentice Trained Machinist.
• Manual and CNC milling and turning experience.
• Experienced in test specimen machining.
• Health & Safety focused approach.
• Good understanding of imperial and metric measurements.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

As well as having the skills, knowledge and experience for this role, we are also looking for someone who embodies our core values: Customer Focus; Working Together; Trust & Respect; Quality & Innovation and Safety & Wellbeing.

The Working Pattern

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 0745-1600

Why Sheffield Forgemasters?

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company, with a history that can be traced back to the 1750s, starting life as a small blacksmith forge. We have since gone through many evolutions and gone by several different names and guises, whilst consistently being at the forefront of innovation and new process development in the steel industry.

Recognising Sheffield Forgemasters as a global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings, we were acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence in 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work, £1.3bn is being invested in modernising our plant and equipment, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

What We Offer

• Stability, with large-scale & long-term investment and orders already secured into the 2040s.
• A programme of redevelopment that will include state-of-the-art new machinery and facilities on site.
• Up to 9% employer pension contribution.
• Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension programme, 4 x annual salary.
• All Employee Bonus Scheme, up to £1000 paid annually, dependent on company performance.
• Onsite canteen.
• Free onsite parking and available EV chargers.
• Multi-Faith Room.
• Free Sheffield Forgemasters branded coat upon joining, with other branded workwear available to purchase online.
• You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
• Onsite Occupational Health Team, providing health screening and wellbeing initiatives and support, including but not limited to:
  • Availability to confidentially discuss any physical or mental health concerns.
  • Referrals and access to Physiotherapy sessions, when required.
  • Ear irrigation.
  • Flu Vaccinations.
  • Blood Pressure management clinics.
  • Weight management clinics.
  • Occupational Health checks in line with health promotion and wellbeing events. e.g. Cholesterol, Blood sugar, Icle tests, etc.
  • Health promotion campaigns, utilising outside companies / charities, such as Andy’s Man Club.
  • Access to Zest Fit – Lifestyle Coach.
  • Skills for life sessions offered to all, including CPR, managing bleeds, burns etc.
  • Financial Wellbeing Sessions – Pension providers coming on site to talk to colleagues and offering advice.
  • Chaplain Service.
• Support for ex-military and reservists in employment as a bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Equality and Diversity

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Sheffield Forgemasters. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our local catchment area and the wider society in the UK, so we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Flexible Working

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements that align with our policies. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office-based and remote working. Applicants can request further information regarding the policy and how this may work in their role, from our People & Culture Team and / or the line manager for the applicable role.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. People working with government / MOD assets must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.

Nationality limitations

Please be aware that many roles at Sheffield Forgemasters are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 – 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

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