Careers at MTL – Engineering Jobs

 

We know that our people are the most important asset to MTL Advanced, and we are looking for skilled, passionate and driven professionals to work with our inspirational leaders, promote our culture and enable change. With expertise across the manufacturing industry and a leading UK facility, innovation and investment make MTL a great choice for your career.

Engineering Apprenticeships

Due to the high volume and demand, our Apprenticeship Applications are now closed.

We provide traditional four year engineering apprenticeships at our award winning Training Academy, and we are now accepting applications for our September 2024 intake. Please complete our online application form or download an application form and send it back to our recruitment team as soon as possible for the chance to kickstart your career at an award winning company.

These are exciting opportunities to join one of the UK’s top engineering companies and earn while you learn!

  • Business Administration Apprentice
  • Welder/Fabricator Apprentice
  • Laser/Press Brake Operation
  • CNC Machining

We may not be advertising the role that you are looking for, but we always have exciting engineering and manufacturing job vacancies available here at MTL Advanced. Send your CV to recruitment@mtladv.com and we will be more than happy to assist you.

 

Assembly Operative

We have great opportunities for Assembly Operatives to join our Fabrication team on a permanent basis. This is a pivotal role working with high profile projects. You will ensure the work is produced to the highest quality and maximum productivity is produced.

ABOUT THE ROLE
  • Assemble and build large, engineered products for a range of valued contracts
  • Work from engineering drawings, customer specifications and associated design data
  • Work with hand tools and manual measuring equipment
  • Assembly of painted parts and touch up as required
  • Assembly / disassembly of piece part assemblies
  • Complete quality sign off documents
ABOUT YOU
  • Previous experience assembling heavy engineered fabricated products
  • Physically fit to carry out the required range of lifting and handling activities
  • Experience of using hand tools and measuring equipment
  • Experience of working on finished painted equipment
  • A flexible approach to be able to adapt to changing and challenging requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Ability to remain focused on Quality and consistently reiterate its importance to others
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas
WORKING HOURS
  • 0600-1400
  • 1400-2200
  • 2200-0600

Please send your CV to recruitment@mtladv.com or complete our online application form

 

Laser Operator Assistant

You will be joining our highly skilled Laser Cutting team to ensure work is produced to the highest quality standard and to customer requirements in line with production sheets. Your work will consist of Laser machine support and that they are kept supplied with material.

ABOUT THE ROLE
  • Ensure Laser Machines are supplied with the correct materials
  • Ensure material is checked for size, thickness and grade, prior to cutting
  • Inform the Laser Operator of any quality concerns
  • Responsible for quality of components that have been cut on the machine and standard of fettling
  • Marking up of cut parts, cleaning and fettling parts
  • Parts a labelled and palletized correctly
  • Ensure parts and sheets are handled and labelled correctly to remove risk of potential damage
  • Ensure ‘One offs’ are completed at all times
  • Marking up and cleaning of cut parts
  • Ensure the parts are routed correctly to the next part of the production process in a timely manner
ABOUT YOU
  • Knowledge working within a machining operative / machine minding capacity or general laser production
  • Slinging and lifting crane experience
  • Willingness to learn; many Production Assistants become Laser Operators
  • A flexible approach to be able to adapt to changing and challenging requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Ability to remain focused on Quality and consistently reiterate its importance to others
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas
WORKING HOURS
  • 0600-1400
  • 1400-2200
  • 2200-0600

Please send your CV to recruitment@mtladv.com or complete our online application form

 

CNC Setter

Working as part of a skilled team, our CNC Setters machine critical components which are used on a variety of projects within our well-known sectors. You will possess high standards of workmanship in order to comply with internal and customer specifications. You will need to be self-motivated and determined with consistently high standards.

ABOUT THE ROLE
  • Operate CNC machines to produce precision parts according to specifications
  • Set up and load materials onto the machine
  • Monitor machine operations and make adjustments as necessary
  • Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise during production
  • Maintain a clean and organise the work area
  • Further technical progression
ABOUT YOU
  • Demonstrated experience as a CNC Setter / Operator
  • Experience with precision measurement instruments
  • Ability to seamlessly interpret technical drawings
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Ability to remain focused on Quality and consistently reiterate its importance to others
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
  • Strong math skills for measurements and calculations
  • Able to demonstrate excellent manufacturing practices
WORKING HOURS
  • Monday-Friday 0600-1400
  • Monday-Friday 1400-2200
  • Monday-Friday 2200-0600

Please send your CV to recruitment@mtladv.com or complete our online application form

 

CNC Operator Programmer

MTL Advanced is actively seeking a seasoned CNC Programmer / Operator with great attention to detail and a strong focus on meeting quality standards. You will be able to interpret technical drawings, program and oversee CNC Machines and uphold our standards of precision and efficiency. Working from drawings; you will plan machining processes, specify tooling and fixturing requirements and generate machine programs.

ABOUT THE ROLE
  • Independently program, set up and operate CNC machinery (Fanuc Controls) to craft parts as per the specified standards
  • Interpret technical drawings and program CNC machine accordingly
  • Supervise machines during operation, making real-time adjustments for enhanced results
  • Maintain machinery cleanliness and functionality on a daily basis
  • Check the completed products for precision, ensuring alignment with specifications
  • Promptly report and document any discrepancies in machine or tooling operations
  • Engage proactively with the engineering and production teams to meet and exceed quality benchmarks
ABOUT YOU
  • Demonstrated experience as a CNC Programmer / Operator
  • Experience with Fanuc controls
  • Experience with precision measurement instruments
  • Ability to seamlessly interpret technical drawings
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting and critical thinking skills and generate innovative concepts and ideas
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Ability to remain focused on Quality and consistently reiterate its importance to others
  • Able to demonstrate excellent manufacturing practices and be able to select tooling and machining resources for the manufacture of parts
  • Strong mathematical skills
WORKING HOURS
  • Monday-Friday 0600-1400
  • Monday-Friday 1400-2200
  • Monday-Friday 2200-0600

Please send your CV to recruitment@mtladv.com or complete our online application form

 

Welder

We are looking to welcome an experienced Welder to join our skilled team and perform Welding activities on some of the UKs well known products. You will master a variety of techniques on a wide range of components; carbon steel, armour steel, and aluminium. The majority of the work will be MIG welding where your dexterity and hand-eye coordination will help to make welds clean and precise.

ABOUT THE ROLE
  • Perform welding activities on carbon steel, armour steel, aluminium
  • Weld various joint configurations in all positions
  • Ensure equipment parameters are set to the optimum to fully satisfy weld quality, integrity,
  • and WPS requirements
  • Review engineering drawings for parts to be welded
  • Satisfy production schedules to the correct quality level and within the specified time scale
  • Carry out and record the daily / weekly / monthly maintenance checks and record the necessary safety checks
  • Ensure correct marking up of component parts
  • Ensure that the labelling system is adhered to
ABOUT YOU
  • Recent / relevant Welding / Fabrication Experience
  • Understanding of quality procedures and specific customer requirements
  • Ideally a coded welder
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering design and manufacturing procedures
  • Proficient with metal fabrication tools
  • Advanced mathematical and engineering skills
  • Ability to lift and manipulate large metal objects
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Ability to remain focused on Quality and consistently reiterate its importance to others
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas
WORKING HOURS
  • Week 1: Monday-Friday 0600-1400
  • Week 2: Monday-Thursday 2000-0600 (Thursday 2030-0600)

Please send your CV to recruitment@mtladv.com or complete our online application form

 

Press Brake Operative

We are looking to welcome an experienced Press Break Operator to our team, producing quality products to meet the exacting demands of our valued customers. This is an exciting opportunity to further your career within a fast paced, innovative and dynamic organisation.

ABOUT THE ROLE
  • Pressing using the Brake Presses to produce customers’ orders on time and to the correct quality standard
  • Setting up the machine – reading drawings, programming machine, tooling changes etc.
  • Marking up of pressed parts and packing
  • Robot Programming
  • Material Handling – manoeuvring of materials on to and off the press machines, either by crane or manually
ABOUT YOU
  • Previous Press Brake operating and setting experience essential
  • Ideally knowledge of Cybelec Software programming
  • Ability to read, understand and follow 1st and 3rd angle projection drawings
  • Knowledge of working with different grades of metal
  • Competent at using all forms of measuring equipment, i.e. Vernier, rulers, angle measuring devices
  • A flexible approach to be able to adapt to changing and challenging requirements
  • Quality focused with attention to detail
  • Excellent communicator
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas.
WORKING HOURS
  • 0600-1400
  • 1400-2200
  • 2200-0600

Please send your CV to recruitment@mtladv.com or complete our online application form

 

Paint Sprayer

This role is ideal for an experienced Industrial Painter, with knowledge of using 2 pack paint, conventional / pressure pot spray systems as well as spray bake booth operations. This is a varied role inclusive of prepping, sanding, priming, topcoat, sealing, assembly and air assisted painting up to 16 metre products.

If you possess a background in applying protective coatings to steelwork, have experience with blasting and paint spraying, ideally have experience of working from welding / technical drawings and the use of overhead cranes we invite you to explore this opportunity.

ABOUT THE ROLE
  • Paint spraying heavy engineered, industrial metal
  • Using and working with paint spraying equipment; two pack paint, pressure pot spray, air assisted painting
  • Ensuring accurate and desired finishes for each project
  • Overseeing quality of work and visual inspection
  • Stripping, fitting and re-building parts and products where necessary
  • Work to specific production schedules
  • Complete all administrative procedures relating to paint area
ABOUT YOU
  • Proficient in the use of spray equipment and related tools; 2 pack paint and conventional / pressure pot spray systems is essential
  • Experience of Rail / Aircraft / Fine Finishing
  • Knowledge of spray bake booth operations and general maintenance
  • Previous experience of using an airless spray equipment
  • Able to read and understand engineering drawings and masking instructions
  • A flexible approach to be able to adapt to changing and challenging requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Ability to remain focused on Quality and consistently reiterate its importance to others
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas
WORKING HOURS

37.5 hours per week

  • 0600-1400
  • 1400-2200
  • 2200-0600

Please send your CV to recruitment@mtladv.com or complete our online application form

 

Benefits for all

A culture of shared values, goals, attitudes and business growth

Competitive salary

33 days holiday (including statutory Public Holidays)

Secure onsite free parking

Life Assurance plan (Death in Service)

Monthly Prize Draw

Company pension plan

Reduced gym membership

Healthcare Scheme

Colleague Referral Programme: we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team

Companywide initiatives to share in our future success

A blend of training to support your career development

 

MTL Application Form

For further details please either email recruitment@mtladv.com or contact our Recruitment Team on +44 (0)114 261 7979.