Diversity & inclusion

At Sheffield Forgemasters, inclusion means treating people fairly, supporting development at every level, and making sure everyone has equal access to opportunities. We focus on ability, respect, and creating a workplace where people are supported to do their best work.

Inclusive Recruitment

We work to make our recruitment processes fair, consistent, and accessible to all applicants.

Awareness and Education

Training is available to support inclusive leadership, respectful behaviour, and informed decision-making.

Supportive Workplace Culture

We encourage open, constructive feedback and aim to maintain a respectful working environment.

Community Collaboration

We partner with local organisations to help promote access to careers in engineering and manufacturing.

Our commitment

We’re building a workplace that supports people to succeed and feel part of the team. That includes how we hire, how we develop skills, and how we look after people day to day.

Our approach combines structured training and fair recruitment with practical support like flexible core working, on-site well-being services, and upgraded facilities. Together, these measures help create a culture where people are respected, included, and able to do their best work.

“My time at Sheffield Forgemasters has given me the opportunity to develop my skills by working across the Forge, Melt Shop and Foundry. I’ve been involved in a variety of rewarding projects, and the support I have received from the Forge Technical team has made it a great place to work and develop my career.“

Anika Roejkjaer

Quality Assurance Metallurgist - Forge

“After starting here as an apprentice and then working elsewhere, I was compelled to return.

The scale of the plant assets, ongoing upgrades, and significant state-of-the-art recapitalisation make this an exciting place to build a career and contribute to the future of UK manufacturing.”

Joss Carrington

forge engineering manager

“Sheffield Forgemasters has given me opportunities I never thought imaginable. It has pushed me to grow as an engineer, develop my skills, and build confidence in my ability.

I’m grateful for the experiences I’ve had and the people I’ve worked alongside so far, and I’m excited to continue learning and growing in my career.”

Charlie Clark

quality assurance engineer

“My time at Sheffield Forgemasters has been filled with constant opportunities to improve my knowledge and skills and put them into practice in real life situations.

I have worked alongside expert colleagues, all of whom take time to share their knowledge with me which has helped me to grow as a professional.”

Nathan Harvey

Graduate Sales Manager

Turning Intent into Impact

Diversity and inclusion begin with intention - but real change happens through action. We believe that creating an inclusive culture means moving beyond good intentions to embed equity, respect, and belonging into how we work every day.

Turning intent into impact requires accountability and continuous learning. We are committed to building systems, policies, and practices that support fairness and opportunity for all, while measuring our progress and holding ourselves responsible for meaningful outcomes. Inclusion is not a one-time initiative, it’s an ongoing commitment to do better, together.

Employee Benefits

Career Development

Training