Rotherham defence manufacturer launches recruitment drive

MTL Advanced 05102020
MTL Advanced 05102020

MTL Advanced has recently launched a major recruitment drive for its South Yorkshire site after securing several new multi-million-pound, multi-year rail and defence contracts.

Despite tough trading conditions brought about by the recent pandemic and a reduction in activity during the UK lockdown, MTL has continued supporting customers working in key industries.

The firm has also pursued new opportunities, which has led to a surge in orders and job opportunities available at the 300,000ft2 factory.

The increase in production requirements is set to provide new job opportunities for individuals within the local area. MTL has published vacancies for 28 new positions, including skilled welders, CNC machinists, press operators, production assistants, quality and project engineers to name but a few.

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Continuous investment in the latest technology has been one of the key drivers to MTL’s recent success, and the securing of highly anticipated defence contracts for armoured steel has now led to invest a further £300,000 in September to acquire a new Hartford machining centre. TW Ward CNC Machinery is the exclusive UK supplier of Hartford machines.

MTL is also set to recruit an additional 10 apprenticeship positions in December within its multi award-winning engineering & welding apprentice academy.

The company supplies complex, high volume projects whilst meeting customers quality and delivery requirements. These projects typically involve high strength mild and wear resistant steels, armoured plate and alloy materials. It has the capacity and capabilities to supply fabricated, machined and painted assemblies.

Karl Stewart, general manager at MTL said: “It’s been a challenging year for the manufacturing industry as a whole and like many other UK businesses we initially had to revise our forecasts down for Q2. Thankfully we have a very loyal and varied customer base, as well as a talented workforce which has allowed us to come out of the lockdown in a much stronger position.”

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With major investments currently underway across the rail sector nationwide, MTL’s recent growth in its order book has been closely linked to its ability to manufacture complex aluminium fabrications for train manufacturers in line with EN15085-2 rail welding accreditation along with the supply of high grade steel kits of parts for freight wagon manufacturers.

The company’s good fortunes has however not only been limited to rail contracts and the company’s specialist defence team has also managed to win various large contracts for several UK and European defence programmes.

Mr Stewart continues: “Due to a successful couple of months, we are able to continue investing in new machinery to keep us at the forefront of the industry. MTL is one of the very few companies in the UK which are able to machine and fabricate complex armoured parts, and this new investment will strengthen our position as the industry leading armoured steel contract manufacturer. Our sales forecasts are now 20% over pre-COVID-19 targets and we now require more outstanding individuals to join our workforce to deliver on our customers’ expectations.”

MTL Advanced is now on track to finish 2020 with a record quarter and the aforementioned investments in additional staff and capital equipment are set to propel the company on to new heights in the foreseeable future.

MTL Advanced www.mtladv.com

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