Job Description:

Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing Company who are growing year on year.

Alloys Materials Sortation Operative

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Alloys Materials Sortation Operative to join our production team. This role is ideally suited to someone with a solid background in the scrap metal, recycling, or revert materials sector who has a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of alloy classification.

The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting, identifying, and grading a wide range of metal materials, ensuring they meet strict quality standards and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and classify incoming metal and revert materials using handheld XRF equipment and visual assessment techniques.
• Sort materials accurately according to alloy grade, composition, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Detect and isolate contaminated materials, including welded repairs, coatings, inserts, attachments, and other foreign substances.
• Maintain rigorous segregation procedures to ensure material traceability and eliminate the risk of cross-contamination.
• Record inspection findings and grading outcomes accurately using company systems and processes.
• Liaise closely with production personnel to ensure material flows efficiently through the operation.
• Support quality control initiatives and contribute to maintaining high industry standards across the site.
• Report directly to the Production Manager on material quality and operational issues.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working within the metal recycling, scrap, revert, or specialist alloy industry.
• At least two years' experience identifying, sorting, or grading metallic materials.
• Strong knowledge of nickel-based alloys, stainless steels, titanium, cobalt alloys, or other high-performance metals.
• Proven ability to identify contamination and assess material suitability for reuse and processing.
• Experience using handheld X-ray fluorescence analysers is essential.
• Good understanding of quality requirements within highly regulated industries such as aerospace, defence, medical, and energy sectors.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately and independently.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an individual who takes pride in accuracy, understands the importance of quality assurance, and can confidently make informed decisions when assessing and grading valuable alloy materials. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining exceptional standards of material identification and control.