Trainee Bricklayer

Sheffield Forgemasters International Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Trainee Bricklayer, where you will play a vital role in maintaining and repairing refractory needs. This position offers full training, allowing you to develop your skills in a supportive environment. With a strong commitment to modernisation and growth, this iconic steel production firm provides numerous opportunities for career development. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and various employee benefits while contributing to essential UK defence programmes. If you're self-motivated and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite occupational health services

Discounted Westfield Health Plan

Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

Access to online discounts portal

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand bricking diagrams.
• Experience with refractory installation techniques is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ladles to meet production requirements.
• Re-line and repair the Electric Arc Furnace periodically.
• Plan, organise, and deliver quality services.

Skills

Bricking diagrams interpretation

Refractory installation techniques

Health and safety awareness

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Job description

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company, a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and delivering world-class steel forgings and castings.

It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business is undergoing growth and modernisation following its acquisition by the UK Ministry of Defence in 2021. This acquisition secures our role as a key supplier to UK defence programmes. Over the next 10 years, our plant and equipment will be modernised, creating new opportunities for our business and colleagues.

Based at our 64-acre site in Sheffield, we are seeking a Trainee Bricklayer. This role involves maintaining and repairing refractory needs, preparing and re-lining ladles and the Electric Arc Furnace to meet melting plans.

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare ladles to meet production requirements.
• Cast various lids and heat shields using refractory concrete, spray casting pits and tanks.
• Refurbish large ingot heads to production standards.
• Re-line and repair the Electric Arc Furnace periodically.
• Plan, organise, and deliver quality services.

About You

Full training will be provided; however, the following skills, knowledge, and experience are advantageous:

• Ability to read and understand bricking diagrams.
• Good initiative to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Experience with refractory installation techniques.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and proactive.

Days/Hours of Work

40 hours per week: Monday to Friday, 06:00 - 14:00.

Reasons to Work at Sheffield Forgemasters

• Established local employer with a strong regional reputation.
• Over £600m investment in new facilities and modernisation.
• 33 days annual leave, including public holidays.
• Free onsite parking and easy accessibility.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Life Assurance as part of the pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Onsite occupational health services.
• Discounted Westfield Health Plan.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
• Access to online discounts portal.
• Support for ex-military and reservists through the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

For more information or to discuss the role, please email [e-mail]. To apply, review the full job description attached and submit your application now!