Alfred H Knight Group
Metallurgist
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WHAT IS ON OFFER
Looking to accelerate your metallurgy career within a rapidly growing global leader?
Driven by strong business performance and continuous expansion across our operations, Alfred H Knight is investing in brand-new talent for our team in Truro, Cornwall with a new Metallurgist opportunity.
This role offers incredible end-to-end exposure across the entire mining value chain. Rather than being stuck in a single niche, you will be involved in everything from conducting and managing bench and pilot scale testing to data analysis and interpretation, flow-sheet development, R&D, and client management.
Why Join Us in Truro?
- Professional Growth: Work alongside seasoned industry specialists who actively mentor you, supporting your journey toward chartered status or professional body accreditation.
- Broad Project Variety: Gain hands-on experience with diverse mineral commodities, cutting-edge laboratory technologies, and consultancy projects worldwide.
- Work-Life Balance in Cornwall: Enjoy a rewarding, diverse technical role while living in one of the UK’s most beautiful coastal regions.
ABOUT US
Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family-owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis, and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels, and agriculture industries.
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We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling, and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology, and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Solid foundational understanding of mineral processing and metallurgical principles.
- Practical ability to conduct metallurgical testwork (e.g., comminution, beneficiation, flotation, gravity concentration, or hydrometallurgy).
- Capability to compile raw data, calculate mass balances, and evaluate metallurgical recoveries.
- Ability to maintain accurate sample tracking documents, physical test logs, and auditable laboratory records.
Required Competencies
- Highly organized with strong communication skills to deliver clear instructions and testing summaries.
- Works well collaboratively within a team environment while executing tasks independently.
- Able to manage competing priorities and hit project deadlines effectively.
- Proactive approach to maintaining laboratory standards and adhering to HSE safety protocols.
- Confident using MS Office and Google Suite tools for data calculations and analysis
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Required Work Experience
- Practical experience working in a testing laboratory, technical consultancy, or plant operation environment
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (BSc) or higher (or equivalent) in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering discipline.
- Active membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOM3, AusIMM, IChemE) is desirable.
BENEFITS
We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance, and an employee assistance programme.
If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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