Trainee Bricklayer - #1697692

Who We Are

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

It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business goes through an ongoing period of growth and modernisation after being 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 our plant and equipment will be modernised over the next 10 years, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

Based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, we are looking for a Trainee Bricklayer. This role will involve maintaining & repairing all refractory needs, prepare & re-lining ladles and the Electric Arc Furnace to achieve the melting plans.

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare ladles to meet production requirements.

• Casting of various lids / heat shields using refractory concrete, spraying of casting pits and tanks.

• Refurbishment of large ingot heads to production requirements.

• Re-lining and periodic repairs of the Electric Arc Furnace.

• Planning, organising and producing quality services.

About You

Full training will be provide however, the following skills, knowledge and experience are an advantage.

• Ability to read and understand bricking diagrams.

• Good initiative to complete tasks to meet production deadlines, with minimum supervision.

• Awareness of health & safety and working within safety procedures.

• Experience with refractory installation techniques.

• Self-motivated, with the ability to be flexible and use own initiative

Days/Hours of Work

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

Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters

• We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.

• Over £600m large-scale and long-term investment programme in state-of-the-art new facilities and modernisation on site.

• Competitive Salary

• 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays).

• Easily accessible location with free onsite parking.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Pension scheme.

• Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension scheme programme.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being.

• Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.

• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.

• Long service award scheme.

• You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.

• A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex-military and reservists in employment.  

For additional information or if you would like to discuss the role, please email ***********@sfel.com . Alternatively, if this sounds like the role for you, please review the full job description attached and apply now!