Press Driver

**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 Press Driver. This role will involve driving the Press and Manipulator to produce high quality forgings..

**Role Responsibilities**
- Operate the Press & Manipulator and the Tool Slide to produce high quality forgings.
- Enter data into the IT system, for the size control.
- Follow forge sketches to accurately produce forgings to required specifications.

**About You**

The following relevant skills, knowledge and experience are required.
- Previous press driving experience is a distinct advantage.
- Slinging experience is required.
- Previous experience using IT systems for data entry.
- Experience working within a forge environment is an advantage.
- Strong communication skills.

**Days/Hours of Work**

40 hours per week, day and night shifts.

**Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters**
- We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.
- Over £600m 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 scheme.
- 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.
- You at Work - Access to online discounts portal.
- A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex-military and reservists in employment.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.