We are proud to launch our 2025 Early Careers intake, inviting you to join our growing and diverse business. If you’re looking to break the mould and forge your future career with us, then we want to hear from you.
Role
As a production operative apprentice in the Melt Shop, you will be trained in ladle/ingot moulding and teeming, ensuring all operations are carried out safely and effectively. You will report directly to the Melt Shop Shift Managers and work as part of a team.
Apprenticeship Programme
At Sheffield Forgemasters, apprentices are an integral part of our DNA. We offer top‑tier training and support to help you flourish into a competent and confident professional.
What to Expect During Your Apprenticeship
- An award‑winning 4‑year apprenticeship programme
- Partnerships with trusted learning providers dedicated to meeting the needs of your apprenticeship standard
- Trained and experienced mentors providing full support throughout the programme
What We Expect From You
We seek highly talented, committed individuals with a genuine thirst for learning. You must be disciplined, able to balance academic and practical demands, enjoy teamwork, work independently, communicate effectively, and maintain the highest quality standards.
About Sheffield Forgemasters
We manufacture some of the world’s largest steel castings and forgings, ranging from 1 to 350 tonnes. Our products serve mills, presses, nuclear, defence, power generation, offshore oil and gas, and materials processing industries. With over 170 years of history, we are now focused on defence‑critical assets thanks to a MOD acquisition and £400 m of new investment for a new heavy forge line, flood alleviation scheme, and major machine‑tool replacements.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with annual incremental reviews
- 33 days annual leave
- Central location with free onsite parking
- Long‑term career opportunities upon completion
- Matched pension scheme and life assurance scheme
- On‑site occupational health provision (health screening, well‑being support)
- Employee assistance programme
- Company‑enhanced family‑friendly policies
- Discounted Westfield health cash plan scheme
- Access to online discounts via You at Work
How to Apply
We encourage you to apply promptly. For more details, please see the attached job description. We look forward to hearing from you.
