Manufacturing Recruitment in South Yorkshire
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Manufacturing recruitment in South Yorkshire covers special steels and forgings in Sheffield and Rotherham, aerospace and composites at the Advanced Manufacturing Park, and research-led engineering around AMRC Sheffield. We recruit welders, machinists, metallurgists, automation engineers and planners, with skills and references checked first.
Local Manufacturing Recruitment in South Yorkshire
Sheffield made its name in steel, and South Yorkshire still makes specialist steels, forgings and castings. Around that heritage a newer industry has grown. The Advanced Manufacturing Park on the Sheffield and Rotherham border hosts AMRC Sheffield, part of the University of Sheffield, alongside aerospace and composites manufacturers.
Skills in machining, metallurgy and automation are in high demand. Manufacturing recruitment in South Yorkshire means finding people who can work to tight tolerances and strict quality standards.
- Special steels and forgings in Sheffield and Rotherham
- AMRC Sheffield and the Advanced Manufacturing Park
- Aerospace and composites manufacturing
- Engineering firms in Barnsley and Doncaster
Manufacturing Jobs in South Yorkshire by Town
Open a town to see where our manufacturing recruitment in South Yorkshire is busiest and what kind of industry is based there.
Sheffield
Manufacturing jobs in Sheffield include special steels, forgings, tools and advanced engineering.
Rotherham
Manufacturing jobs in Rotherham include steel making and aerospace and composites work at the Advanced Manufacturing Park.
Doncaster
Engineering, rail and food firms with good road and rail links.
Barnsley
Food, glass and engineering firms near the M1.
Catcliffe
Home of the Advanced Manufacturing Park and AMRC Sheffield.
Stocksbridge
Specialist steel making.
Dearne Valley
Industrial parks with manufacturing and distribution.
Manufacturing Recruitment in South Yorkshire: Our Lead Sectors
We fill shop floor, technical and office roles, but these three areas create most manufacturing jobs in South Yorkshire.
Steel and metals
Steel and forging sites need process operators, metallurgists and maintenance engineers.
Automation
Advanced manufacturing needs automation, controls and robotics engineers.
Welding and fabrication
Heavy engineering needs coded welders, fabricators and inspectors.
South Yorkshire Manufacturers and Industrial Sites
These manufacturers and industrial sites show the kind of industry based in the county. They are not our clients unless we say so. We recruit for employers of every size, including the many smaller firms and suppliers that work alongside them.
AMRC Sheffield, Catcliffe
Manufacturing research centre run by the University of Sheffield.
Advanced Manufacturing Park, Rotherham
Home to research centres and manufacturers on the Sheffield border.
Sheffield Forgemasters
Large forgings and castings.
Boeing Sheffield
Aerospace component manufacturing at the Advanced Manufacturing Park.
McLaren Composites Technology Centre
Carbon fibre chassis production at the Advanced Manufacturing Park.
Live Jobs in South Yorkshire
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Hiring Manufacturing Staff in South Yorkshire?
We recruit for steel, aerospace, composites and engineering firms across South Yorkshire. Our manufacturing recruitment in South Yorkshire puts skills checks and safety first.
Finding Manufacturing Jobs in South Yorkshire
Manufacturing jobs in South Yorkshire include steel making, forging and advanced manufacturing near AMRC Sheffield. We help welders, machinists, engineers and planners find roles that fit their skills and commute.
Let us know what you do, the shifts you want and where you live. We will call you about suitable roles before we share your details, and our help is always free for job seekers.
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Where South Yorkshire Manufacturing Staff Train
The AMRC Training Centre trains manufacturing apprentices, The Sheffield College, Barnsley College and the RNN Group run engineering courses, and the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University train engineers.
- AMRC Training Centre
- The Sheffield College
- Barnsley College
- RNN Group
- University of Sheffield
- Sheffield Hallam University
Hiring in South Yorkshire: What to Plan For
Precision skills are scarce
CNC and inspection roles need proven tolerance work. We test for it.
Aerospace quality systems
Aerospace work needs AS9100 experience. We check it carefully.
Research and production differ
Research centre roles and plant roles suit different people. We match the right one.
These points shape every manufacturing recruitment in South Yorkshire brief we take on. Book a free consultation.
More Manufacturing Roles We Fill in South Yorkshire
Welding and Fabrication
Coded welders, fabricators and welding inspectors for South Yorkshire workshops and plants. Welding and Fabrication recruitment.
Automation Engineers
Controls, PLC and robotics engineers for South Yorkshire production lines. Automation Engineers recruitment.
Inventory Control
Inventory controllers and materials coordinators for South Yorkshire manufacturers. Inventory Control recruitment.
Production Planning
Production planners and schedulers for South Yorkshire plants. Production Planning recruitment.
FMCG Roles
Operators, hygiene and quality staff for food, drink and consumer goods plants in South Yorkshire. FMCG Roles recruitment.
How We Recruit Manufacturing Staff in South Yorkshire
Free consultation
We talk through your site, online or in person anywhere in South Yorkshire, free of charge, before we advertise any manufacturing jobs in South Yorkshire.
Role brief
We agree skills, tickets, shifts and pay before we search.
Skills and checks
We check tickets, training, right to work and recent references.
Shortlist and aftercare
Two or three vetted candidates, with check-ins after they start.
Manufacturing Recruitment Near South Yorkshire
Recruiting further afield? Alongside manufacturing recruitment in South Yorkshire, we cover every county in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Manufacturing Recruitment in South Yorkshire: FAQs
Which towns do you cover for manufacturing recruitment in South Yorkshire?
The whole county, including Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, Catcliffe, Stocksbridge and Dearne Valley.
Do you recruit for manufacturing jobs in Sheffield?
Yes. We recruit welders, machinists, engineers and planners for steel and advanced manufacturers across Sheffield.
Do you cover the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Rotherham?
Yes. We recruit for engineering and manufacturing employers around the Advanced Manufacturing Park and AMRC Sheffield.
Do you check skills and tickets?
Yes. We confirm weld tests, licences, qualifications and training records where a role needs them, check right to work and take up recent references before anyone starts.
Can you help with contract and shift roles in South Yorkshire?
Yes. Manufacturing recruitment in South Yorkshire is not just permanent hires. We also recruit contract engineers, shutdown cover and staff for days, nights and rotating shifts.
Do job seekers pay you?
No. Our service is always free for candidates.
How quickly can you fill a manufacturing role?
It depends on the role, the skills it needs and the location. We agree a realistic timeline at the briefing and tell you honestly if a search will take longer.
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