Adept Resourcing is recruiting for a premier manufacturing business in Sheffield, a leader in delivering precision metal treatment for industries like aerospace, automotive, and energy.

As a Chargehand, you will supervise a team of operatives, ensuring efficient, high-quality heat treatment processes while maintaining safety standards. Experienced Heat Treatment Operatives with strong skills and leadership potential are also encouraged to apply, as this role offers a step-up opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 4-10 operatives, assigning tasks and monitoring performance to meet production targets

• Oversee furnace operations, including loading/unloading materials using forklifts and overhead cranes

• Program furnace controllers to meet precise customer specifications (e.g., hardening, tempering, annealing)

• Ensure accurate identification and marking of materials pre and post treatment; oversee packing of processed goods

• Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate with supervisors to maintain workflow

• Maintain detailed production logs and ensure equipment upkeep

• Enforce strict health and safety protocols in a high-temperature industrial environment

Candidate Requirements:

• 3+ year's experience in heat treatment or steel manufacturing; experienced operatives with leadership potential also considered

• Current or lapsed forklift truck (FLT) and/or overhead crane licenses preferred; training/refresher courses available

• Comfortable with rotating shifts (mornings/afternoons or days/nights) and overtime availability

• Proven leadership skills, with ability to motivate teams and ensure quality output

• Strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to safety

• Physical fitness for manual tasks in a demanding shop floor setting

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Please apply for immediate consideration.

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