2 min read - 20 Jan, 2026
Castings Technology creates 20 jobs as aerospace demand drives growth
Castings Technology, a UK manufacturer of complex high-integrity titanium and steel castings, is creating 20 new jobs in South Yorkshire as part of ambitious growth plans.
The company, currently based at the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Rotherham, is recruiting roles from the factory floor to the leadership team to meet soaring demand from the global aerospace industry.
Castings Technology has grown from 65 employees in 2024 to 103 at the end of 2025, with the new jobs set to take the workforce to 123 by the end of 2026. The roles span production, quality, technical, and commercial functions, with recruitment planned throughout the year as production capacity increases to serve OEM customers in the UK, Europe and the United States.
The recruitment forms part of an £18m investment in expanded manufacturing capabilities, including a move to a fully refurbished 200,000 sq ft Sheffield facility with state-of-the-art equipment later this year.
Castings Technology is creating 20 new jobs in South Yorkshire as part of an £18m investment to expand manufacturing capabilities / Picture: Castings Technology
Castings Technology is the UK’s only commercial titanium investment casting facility, with demand for titanium castings continuing to exceed global capacity. Titanium is lightweight with a high strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to corrosion and heat, making it essential for aerospace, defence, oil and gas and power generation applications.
The expansion comes when 97 per cent of UK manufacturers cite hiring and retaining skilled workers as a barrier to growth. Castings Technology appointed Curtis Oxborough as training and development manager in the autumn, achieving a zero dropout rate among new starters through comprehensive induction and tailored support. The company partners with UTC Sheffield for apprenticeships and training.
The company currently has 10 apprentices and will offer at least two further apprenticeships in 2026. Of the existing workforce, 13 employees progressed through apprenticeship programmes, as well as three directors. Castings Technology uses apprenticeships both for entry-level recruitment and leadership development, with staff completing programmes ranging from technical skills to level 3 leadership qualifications.
Richard Cook, managing director, said: “This investment in our workforce reflects the confidence our global customers have in our capabilities. We’re building a team that can deliver the precision and quality aerospace manufacturers demand, while creating meaningful careers in advanced manufacturing at a time when the sector faces real skills challenges.”
Shaun Smith, chief commercial officer, added: “Demand for titanium castings continues to exceed capacity, and these new roles allow us to serve growing aerospace markets across three continents. We’re particularly proud that many of our senior team, including myself, our managing director and our chief operating officer, started our careers as apprentices. We’re creating genuine career pathways in a critical UK industry.”
