Celebrating Metal Recycling Apprenticeships

This year at Mellor Metals, we are celebrating 40 years in business. So we thought that there is no better time than now, to tell you how you can kick-start your career in metal recycling! 

If you are thinking about an apprenticeship, how about a career in Metal Recycling? At Mellor Metals, we believe an apprentice role is an excellent opportunity to learn on-the-job, whilst working towards a valuable career qualification in this exciting, fast moving industry. Plus, you get to earn while you learn!

A Metal Recycling General Operative (MRGO) apprentice role would be perfect for a school or college leaver aged 18 and above, who has the right aptitude. All training will be provided and there is an opportunity to complete a NVQ Level 2 Qualification, specific to our industry, with the possibility of further opportunity to attain an NVQ Level 4 through a Government approved apprenticeship scheme!

During the apprenticeship, you will learn the relevant skills and knowledge that you need for your metal recycling career, and have the opportunity to carry out exciting day-to-day duties including:

• Operating lift trucks or cranes to stack or load sorted metal
• Shredding scrap metal into pieces using hydraulic shears and cutters
• Using machines to crush the scrap into bales
• Weighing and recording metal collections
• Grading and sorting metal, by hand or machine
• Cleaning scrap metal
• Driving lorries to collect or deliver recycled metal

The Level 5 Metals Recycling Technical Manager (MRTM)

The metal recycling industry has also launched its second sector-specific apprenticeship - The Level 5 Metal Recycling Technical Manager apprenticeship. This level is an enhanced learning route for more experienced individuals in the metal recycling field. The MRGO role will include a wide range of different tasks and responsibilities, including being in charge of and handling all types of equipment. 

Why is metal recycling important?

Metal recycling protects the environment and saves energy by reducing the need to make metals from scratch. Recycling metals also helps the economy as many scrap metal businesses will purchase and supply scrap metal to domestic and export markets. Companies that arrange for their scrap metal to be reused will not only make a profit but, will also contribute to the wealth of the country, boosting the economy even further!

40 Years at Mellor Metals

As a family-run business, we all share the same passion for the business. We pride ourselves on our reputation and knowing we supply top-quality feed for steelworks, foundries, processors and exporters alike. We share a combined 50 years of extensive experience, which enables us to deliver excellent services and knowledge to all of our customers. You can find out more about us as a business here.

The demand for scrap metal will always be around meaning, the metal recycling industry will continue to grow into environmental, social and economic benefits for society. At Mellor Metals Recycling, we're dedicated to helping you build a rewarding and successful career in Metal Recycling. 

Take the next step in your Metal Recycling career!

If you have a desire to help shape the future of scrap metal recycling we encourage you to keep an eye out on our website as, although we are not currently hiring for any more apprenticeship roles, you can keep up to date with the latest vacancies here.

Get in touch

If you would like to learn more about our Metal Recycling Apprenticeships, then please get in contact with us here at Mellor Metals. We will be happy to help you with any enquiries you have.