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
We are now recruiting for our September 2024 intake of apprentices.
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!
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.
Materials Handler
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Efficient unloading, handling and storage of delivered material
- Inspection of materials to agreed quality parameters
- Ensuring correct storage both inside and outside with location of materials and adhering to any special instructions
- Ensure Mill certification is with steel delivery – verifying correct cast numbers
- Correct identification and marking up of material with unique traceability number
- Completed paperwork to be given to Purchasing Department
- Sorting and feeding production with materials to production plans including assisting with manoeuvring of materials on to and off the machines, either by crane or manually.
- Any down time beyond the above functions then assistance to be given in Laser Department
ABOUT YOU
- Recent / relevant experience in a Manufacturing Goods In / Warehouse environment
- Valid and in date Fork Lift Truck Licence – Counterbalance Licence B2
- Slinging and Lifting skills
- Collaborative working style
- Flexibility to adjust to workload priorities
- Excellent organisation / time management skills
- Strong communication and motivational skills
- Physical stamina – manually moving materials
- Proficient in the use of warehouse / manufacturing technology and computer based operating systems
WORKING HOURS
- 37.5 hours hours per week
- 0600-1400
- 1400-2200
- 2200-0600
Please send your CV to recruitment@mtladv.com or complete our online application form
General FLT Operator
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Efficient unloading, handling and storage of internal material; steel, stainless steel, aluminium etc. to appropriate holding area
- Ensuring correct storage inside with location of materials updated on computer
- Sorting and feeding production with materials to production plans including assisting with maneuvering of materials on to and off the machines, either by crane or manually
- Maximise the uptime of the machines by delivering materials in a timely manner
- Maintain accurate stock representation of the press racks
- Follow the Laser Kitting Process
ABOUT YOU
- Valid and in date full Forklift Truck Licence – Counterbalance– Side loader
- Overhead crane / slinging & lifting skills
- 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 hours per week
- Monday – Friday rotating shifts
- 0600-1400
- 1400-2200
- 2200-0600
Please send your CV to recruitment@mtladv.com or complete our online application form
Quality Engineer
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Review of ISIR and FAIR reports prior to submission
- First point of contact for internal quality concerns
- Investigate Non-conformances, both internal and external and implement CAPA measures
- Compilation and submission of PPAP documents as requested by customers
- Provide inspection support as required (Absence/ Workload)
- Review and approval of concessions prior to submission to customers
- Conduct daily QA audits
- Conduct and lead 8D investigation reports issued by QHSE Manager
- Development of process controls for specific processes
- Generate Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCAR’s) follow up to ensure effective CAPA are implemented
ABOUT YOU
- Recent / relevant experience in a similar Quality role within metal fabrication / engineering
- Demonstrable understanding of quality management principles, methodologies and core tools
- Precision in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documents
- Highly motivated, proactive, team-orientated and outcomes driven
- A flexible approach to be able to adapt to changing and challenging requirements
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to 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
WORKING HOURS
- Monday-Friday
- Monday – Thursday 0800-1700
- Friday 0800-1600 (Finish at 1330 every other Friday)
Please send your CV to recruitment@mtladv.com or complete our online application form
Production Engineer
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Develop processes to produce product that meet internal and external customer requirements
- Ensure all processes meet volume, quality, cost and delivery targets
- Ensure the design of production processes and facility layouts to optimise ‘Value Added’ activities and eliminate ‘Non-Value Added’ processes and operations
- Ensure jigs, fixtures, tooling and programming are available to support all production requirements
- Provide accurate reporting, detailing progress to plan, open issues, upcoming actions and risk management
- Provide technical support to all manufacturing areas to eliminate waste, reduce NVA, deliver productivity and prevent accidents
- Identification, specification and presentation of business cases for new equipment and processes
- Implementation, education and support of the standard work, and lean processes
- Support the implementation of training procedures and training programs to ensure effective use of all new processes and equipment
ABOUT YOU
- Strong knowledge and experience of Production Engineering within heavy engineering and fabrication
- Leader in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes, systems and associated tools
- Able to read, understand and interpret engineering information
- Effective in jig design and auto cad software
- Production planning on MRP system
- 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
- Monday-Friday
- 0700-1600
Please send your CV to recruitment@mtladv.com or complete our online application form
Project Manager
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Project management experience with a wide scope of responsibility to take projects from order through to full production
- To lead multi-disciplined project teams from inception to achievement of desired results
- Provide technically sound engineering solutions to achieve effective results and to resolve any potential problems or issues
- Main point of contact for designated blue-chip customers, ensuring liaisons to manage customer requirements and expectations including variations from original order
- To prepare accurate timelines for all aspects of each project
- To provide timely project status reports and presentations to the Company’s Board
ABOUT YOU
- Recent / relevant experience in a Project Manager role within heavy engineering and fabrication
- Degree in Engineering or relevant qualification
- Leader in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes, systems and associated tools
- Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering information
- Effective in jig design using auto cad and inventor software
- 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
- Monday-Friday
- 0700-1600
Please send your CV to recruitment@mtladv.com or complete our online application form
Press Brake Operative
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
- 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
Warehouse Operator
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Complete pre-shift FLT checks
- Operate FLT equipment within the Warehouse
- Safe loading, unloading and movement of our Fork Lifts
- Daily stock location audits
- Accurate completion of documents (paper based and digital)
- Book in parts and put away on to racking into its appropriate location
- Pick parts from racking and deliver to internal departments
- Move product from Laser and Press bays to Warehouse and Despatch areas safely
ABOUT YOU
- Valid and in-date FLT Counterbalance licence
- Previous warehousing experience; logistics, despatch, FLT, engineering or manufacturing
- Excellent levels of numeracy and literacy
- Highly motivated, proactive, team-orientated and outcomes driven
- A flexible approach to be able to adapt to changing and challenging requirements
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas
- 3 Rotating Shifts, Monday-Friday
- 0600-1400
- 1400-2200
- 2200-0600
Please send your CV to recruitment@mtladv.com or complete our online application form
Quality Control Inspector
ABOUT YOU
- Previous quality / inspection experience in a metal engineering manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge using the following methods;
- Measuring arms (Faro or other)
- CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)
- General handheld equipment (Vernier, Tape, Rule, Bevel Box etc.)
- Knowledge of problem-solving techniques
- 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
- Monday – Friday
- 0600-1400
Please send your CV to recruitment@mtladv.com or complete our online application form
Laser Operator Assistant
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Ensure Laser Machines are supplied with the correct materials
- Ensure material is checked for size, thickness and grade prior to cutting
- Load materials onto the laser bed
- Support the Laser Operator to cut and shape the correct materials according to engineer drawings
- Inspect finished components; Marking up of cut parts, cleaning and fettling products
- Inform the Laser Operator of any quality concerns
- Ensure parts and sheets are handled and labelled correctly
- Ensure the parts are routed correctly to the next department / team
ABOUT YOU
- Knowledge working within a machining operative / machine minding capacity or general laser production
- Basic math skills for measurements and calculations
- 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
- Monday – Friday rotating shifts
- 0600-1400
- 1400-2200
- 2200-0600
Please send your CV to recruitment@mtladv.com or complete our online application form
Business Development Manager
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Develop new business opportunities, prospecting potential new customers and also visiting current key customers
- Present, sell and translate MTLs capabilities in laser cutting and pressing
- Working to targets to help increase the profitability of the company
- Ensure customer requirements are fully understood and documented to enable accurate quotations
- Establish and develop strategic relationships with key customer accounts
- Responsible for your own sales budget within general engineering sectors
- To provide weekly / monthly sales reports as required.
ABOUT YOU
- A proven track record within sales, new business development and account management
- Sound engineering knowledge, in particular Laser, Press, sheet metal and fabrication
- Full UK driving licence with the ability to visit clients, sites, customers and events nationwide
- Being the face of the business to represent the company in a professional manner
- 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
- Monday – Friday 0800-1700 (1500 finish on Friday)
Please send your CV to recruitment@mtladv.com or complete our online application form
Project Engineer
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Ensure projects are led and fulfilled from order to full production
- Provide technically sound engineering solutions
- Achieve effective results and to resolve any potential problems or issues
- Main point of contact for designated blue-chip customers
- Manage customer requirements and expectations including variations from original order
- Prepare accurate timelines for all aspect of each project
- Progress the manufacture of all parts required to schedule
- Involvement in design and quotation process
ABOUT YOU
- Engineering qualification or good engineering background
- Knowledge and experience of AutoCAD and ERP manufacturing systems
- Experience of sheet metal fabrication
- Ability to communicate effectively both within the company and with external blue chip customers.
- 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
- Monday – Friday
- 0800 – 1700 (0800-1600 Friday)
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
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
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
For further details please either email recruitment@mtladv.com or contact our Recruitment Team on +44 (0)114 261 7979.