Business Details
Your Contract Manufacturing Partner in Rotherham
MTL Advanced is a dynamic contract manufacturing specialist operating from a 387,000 sq ft facility in Rotherham, Yorkshire. With over 350 skilled employees and 40+ apprentices, we are one of South Yorkshire's largest engineering employers. Our capabilities span large-format laser cutting, robotic welding, CNC machining, and in-house shotblasting and wet painting. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, EN 3834-2, ISO 45001, and multiple other international standards, we process 25,000+ tonnes of materials annually including carbon steel, high-strength steel, and armoured materials.As part of Europe's largest fabrication group, we combine cutting-edge technology with 25+ years of industry expertise to deliver precision engineering solutions to global OEMs and SMEs. Our 2024 expansion with a new 10m Advanced Manufacturing Centre demonstrates our commitment to innovation and long-term client partnerships.
Services
Laser Cutting
CNC Machining
Press Braking
Shotblasting
Wet Painting
Welding
Contract Manufacturing
Highlights and features
- ISO-certified across multiple international standards
- Process 25,000+ tonnes of materials annually
- Invested 10m in new manufacturing facilities
- 25+ years' partnership with leading steel manufacturers
- UK's only Strenx Certified Fabricator
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
- EN 3834-2
- ISO 45001
- ISO 14001
- EN1090
- ISO 15085
- German Bundeswehr
- Cyber Essentials Plus Certification
Services
Laser Cutting
Our advanced laser cutting capabilities handle materials up to 16m long x 3.2m wide with exceptional accuracy. Utilising state-of-the-art technology, we deliver complex components for defence, rail, and industrial sectors. Clients benefit from our capacity to process 25,000+ tonnes annually across carbon steel, aluminium, and high-strength materials.
CNC Machining
With 8 dedicated machining centres, we provide precision CNC machining for complex engineering requirements. Our continuous investment in cutting-edge equipment ensures tight tolerances and superior surface finishes. This capability supports our position as a tier 1 supplier to global OEMs in defence and heavy engineering sectors.
Contract Manufacturing
As the UK's largest contract manufacturer of specialist steel components, we offer end-to-end manufacturing solutions. Our services cover design, prototyping, and full-scale production using materials including Hardox, Strenx, and armoured steel. Clients gain from our 320+ skilled engineers and 4,000-tonne material stockholding.
Welding
Certified to ISO EN 3834 Part 2, our welding division features 17 robotic systems and 130 skilled welders. We specialise in coded welding for critical applications across defence, rail, and industrial sectors. Our capabilities include titanium and aluminium welding for demanding environments.
Shotblasting
Our in-house shotblasting facilities prepare surfaces to exacting standards for subsequent painting or coating. This critical process ensures optimal adhesion and durability of protective finishes. Combined with our wet painting services, we provide complete surface treatment solutions for heavy engineering applications.
Questions
What industries does MTL Advanced serve?
We supply to defence, rail, agriculture, recycling, and general engineering sectors with specialist metal fabrication solutions.
What materials can MTL process?
We work with carbon steel, high-strength steel, stainless steel, aluminium, titanium, and armoured materials including Hardox and Strenx.
What quality certifications does MTL hold?
We maintain ISO 9001:2015, EN 3834-2, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, EN1090, and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications.
What is MTL's production capacity?
We process over 25,000 tonnes of materials annually across our 387,000 sq ft Rotherham manufacturing facility.
Are apprenticeships available at MTL?
Yes, our Training Academy offers five-year engineering apprenticeships in welding, CNC machining, and manufacturing operations.
What makes MTL a preferred supplier?
Our combination of technical expertise, ISO-certified quality systems, and investment in advanced manufacturing technology ensures superior client outcomes.
Reviews (4)
Edwin Barbertoo
Oct 05, 2021
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Laser operator
So glad I have left what a sorry place to work. If one of the larger mangagers spent more time manageing and less time watching the cctv constantly they might have been in a better position. Shop floor staff are mostly great those lads just being grinded down by the little hitlers that are in charge. Dont go there if u can avoid it
So glad I have left what a sorry place to work. If one of the larger mangagers spent more time manageing and less time watching the cctv constantly they might have been in a better position. Shop floor staff are mostly great those lads just being grinded down by the little hitlers that are in charge. Dont go there if u can avoid it
Steve Hardy
May 21, 2021
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Only giving it 1 star because you can't give it a half! Should be one of the best places you ever worked instead it's the place you wished you hadn't
Jon Doe B.
Jan 05, 2020
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Worst place ever to work for. Management care about them selves only. Power greedy team leaders who think there better than anyone else. Tell people if they havent got work for them to put a holiday day in and go home! They cannot hold half of there staff. Their turnover rate is exceptionally high. They will stab you in the back first chance they get. If you face doesnt fit they make you feel outcast. All poison smoke off lasers and welders with out adequate ventilation so breathing in fumes all the time. Half of people disappear and stop welding etc when health and safety turn up. Just a
Martin Burrows
Jan 03, 2019
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Worst company in UK to work for i pity anybody going to work here management will screw you over whenever they feel like it ur not even a number
