At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead metallurgical operations and drive quality improvements in iron/steel manufacturing.
- Company: Well-established manufacturing business with a focus on innovation and stability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days leave, flexible hours, and long-term career stability.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a senior role while enjoying a dynamic work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in metallurgy, strong leadership skills, and a relevant degree.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Metallurgist looking for a role where your expertise genuinely matters? This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business at a pivotal time, stepping into a senior technical leadership role with real influence across production, quality, and continuous improvement.
Working closely with an experienced team, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact while developing and shaping metallurgical performance across the business. If you enjoy combining technical expertise with hands-on leadership and want a role where no two days are the same — while benefiting from a stable days-based position with flexibility around working hours — this could be an outstanding next step.
The Opportunity
As Senior Metallurgist, you will take ownership of metallurgical quality, melting operations, laboratory performance, and process improvement activities across a busy manufacturing environment. This is a highly visible role, combining approximately 60% office-based technical leadership and 40% shopfloor involvement, allowing you to stay close to production while influencing operational performance and quality standards. You will play a key role in driving metallurgical excellence, reducing scrap, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and mentoring technical and production teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead metallurgical operations within an established iron/steel manufacturing environment
- Oversee melting and pouring processes, ensuring process control and product quality
- Provide technical leadership across laboratory, quality, and production teams
- Drive metallurgical investigations, root cause analysis, and technical reporting
- Support continuous improvement, scrap reduction, and operational efficiency projects
- Ensure compliance with quality standards including ISO 9001 and IATF requirements
- Promote a strong safety culture and support risk management activities
- Work closely with production and leadership teams to optimise materials and processes
What We’re Looking For
We are keen to hear from experienced Metallurgists with a background in iron or steel manufacturing, particularly those who enjoy balancing technical expertise with practical production involvement.
You may currently be working as a:
- Senior Metallurgist
- Metallurgist
- Process Metallurgist
- Foundry Metallurgist
- Melt Shop / Melting Specialist
- Technical Metallurgist
- Metallurgical Manager
Experience within foundry, castings, iron, steel, or heavy manufacturing environments would be highly beneficial. You will ideally have:
- HNC/HND or Degree in Metallurgy, Metals Technology, Materials Science, or related discipline
- Strong technical understanding of metallurgical processes in iron or steel production
- Experience within a manufacturing or production-led environment
- The ability to lead, influence, and support technical and operational teams
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (33 days total)
- Days-based role with flexibility around working hours
- Senior-level position with genuine long-term stability
- High level of autonomy and technical ownership
- Opportunity to influence quality, process improvements, and manufacturing performance
- Supportive, well-established manufacturing environment with long-term career prospects
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Metallurgist who wants to join a stable, forward-thinking business where technical expertise is genuinely valued and rewarded.
Senior Metallurgist in Dudley employer: Trinity Industrial
Trinity Industrial is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture in Dudley that values precision and safety in engineering and manufacturing. Employees benefit from competitive pay, opportunities for long-term employment, and increased holiday entitlement after just 12 weeks, making it a rewarding place to grow your career in machining.
