Introduction:
William Rowland is a metal trading, processing and distribution business in the refined and revert metal sectors supporting a range of industrial sectors, including aerospace, defence, energy, and engineering. The business operates a fully integrated trading, processing, and distribution model, delivering high-quality materials to customers globally from its facilities in Tankersley.
With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, William Rowland combines technical expertise with ongoing investment in its operations to support business growth and meet evolving customer and market requirements.
Exciting opportunities are available for full-time Metals & Alloys Sorters. The successful candidate will ideally possess relevant industry experience with a strong background in the identification, sorting, and grading of revert products.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Responsible for the accurate sorting and grading of incoming revert materials using XRF analysers.
- Ensure materials are correctly segregated by alloy type, quality, and intended end use.
- Identify, assess, and report contamination within materials, including (but not limited to) foreign attachments, coatings, inserts, tips, and repair welds.
- Maintain strict controls to prevent cross-contamination.
- Accurately record and report sort findings using internal systems.
- Work with the production team and report directly to the Production Manager.
Skills & Experience Required
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in sorting and grading metals within the scrap or revert industry.
- Good understanding of how different materials are used and the requirements of end users.
- Proven ability to recognise and differentiate a wide range of high-performance alloys.
- Strong understanding of quality requirements and contamination risks, particularly for high-specification sectors (e.g. aerospace, defence medical, energy).
- Competence in the use of handheld XRF analysers is essential.
- Strong organisational and IT skills.
- Strong written communication, organisational, and IT skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
Benefits:
· Company Pension
· Discretionary quarterly bonus averaging 8% currently
· Annual bonus
· Shift allowance (where applicable)
· Sick pay scheme
· On site, secure parking
· EV Charging points
· Modern, clean, digitised environment
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
