Apprentice Moulder Coremaker

We manufacture some of the worlds largest steel castings and forgings, ranging from 1 to 350 tonnes. You dont need to be a metallurgist expert to know that is really big and really heavy! When it comes to steel production anything thats heavy and technically complex is where we add real value to our customers. We produce a wide range of products for mills and presses, nuclear, defence, power generation, offshore oil and gas and materials processing industries.

It is this diversity of products that allows us to offer a number of different opportunities across our business. Check out our website for more information and images of the exciting work we do here. We have a long and established history within Sheffield spanning over 170 years. In 2021 we were acquired by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). This has given our business a new focus, marking an exciting and monumental time for our future.

We have also secured over £400m of new investment over the next 10 years to support our defence‑critical assets, including plans for a new heavy forge line and building, a flood alleviation scheme and major machine tool replacements. There really is no better time to join us!

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and competency review, it would be expected the individual will move into a full‑time role.

In this role you will learn how to produce large, complex moulds and coresusing patterns, sand systems and specialist foundry techniques to enable the safe and accurate casting of molten metal. Through hands‑on experience in a heavy industrial environment and structured college training, you will gain the capability to contribute effectively to coremaking, moulding and casting operations while consistently promoting safe working practices and high production standards.

Youll be learning to create large sand cores using specialist foundry equipment, producing moulds in boxes and deep pits in line with Sheffield Forge masters procedures. The role involves preparing, painting and drying moulds and cores for casting, and gradually taking on more responsibility in the casting process as your skills develop. Youll support safe material movement through basic slinging duties and occasionally work at height around deep pits and large core boxes.

Maintaining high housekeeping standards, managing your workload and contributing to the wider team are all key parts of the job. Youll also work towards fire marshal training, follow all safe working procedures and risk assessments, and take an active interest in lean practices, quality improvements and safety enhancements. As you grow in the role, youll take on any additional duties appropriate to your capability.

Monday to Friday 7:45am till 4pm, the role will eventually involve working shifts.