Metallurgist

Location: Birmingham (Kitts Green area) - Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £40,000  Plus you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes a generous pension scheme, fully funded health care cash plan, private medical cover, and access to on-site well-being facilities such as a gym and occupational health services. Employees also have full support through an employee assistance programme, alongside excellent training and clear opportunities for career progression. 

Are you a Metallurgist with a passion for process improvement, quality control, and innovation in metal manufacturing? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised engineering business, known for its advanced production facilities and continuous investment in people and technology. This role offers the chance to build your future with a leading global organisation in its sector.
Recruiting on behalf of a leading global manufacturer

The Role:
As a Remelt Metallurgist, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that metal products meet stringent quality and performance standards. You’ll be responsible for evaluating and developing casting practices, monitoring key process parameters, and supporting ongoing process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, test, and monitor key process parameters including furnace operations, in-line degassing, grain refinement, and hydrogen control.
• Carry out raw material assessments and support chemical analysis and certification.
• Develop and optimise casting practices and technology (metal distribution, level control, moulds, water control, inspection).
• Coordinate maintenance and service schedules for key equipment.
• Manage departmental consumables and report on performance metrics.
• Support compliance with ISO and internal quality accreditation's.

About You

• Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a similar Engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of molten metal processing, casting operations, or similar industrial manufacturing environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proactive and organised, with a commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards.

What’s on Offer

• £40,000 and benefits package.
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities.
• Pension scheme and comprehensive health benefits including access to occupational health services.
• On-site gym facilities and employee well-being support.
• Chance to work within a cutting-edge production environment with a global market leader.

Please Click Apply or Contact Steve Tomlinson @ Pertemps, Hagley Road, Birmingham