Trainee Burner

Company: Sheffield Forgemasters
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

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 Heat Treatment Operative. This role will involve operating heat treatment equipment to produce hardened steel rolls.

Role Responsibilities

We are seeking to recruit an applicant to be trained as a burner in the foundry frontend. The trainee will report directly to the Foundry Shift Manager and will clean/burn all scrap off of castings including feeder heads, padding and runner systems. The trainee will clean castings using a pecker and prepare for burning. To burn scrap off of castings using oxy‑propane, burning gun and oxy lance will need to be used. Lancing ladles to open when casting.

Duties Include

  • Pecker driving
  • Pendant crane driving
  • Working at height
  • Safe use of a burning gun
  • Safe use of an oxy lance
  • Assist slinging casting ready to be set up for burning
  • Casting duties
  • Working safe at all times

About You

  • Being able to maintain a high level of health and safety for themself & others
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Willing to work shifts, weekends and unsociable hours when necessary

For internal applicants, training will be provided, however the following relevant skills, knowledge and experience are required.

Days/Hours of Work

Your normal working hours will be 40 per week including paid breaks.

Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters

  • We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.
  • Over £400m 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 and Life Assurance Scheme.
  • 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.
  • Access to online discount portal.
  • Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex‑military and reservists in employment.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026