Job Title: Electrical Apprenticeship
Location: Steelpark, Wednesfield (WV11)
Salary: Year 1 £14,700, Year 2 £15,860, Year 3 £17,963, Year 4 £20,641
Length of Apprenticeship: 4 years
Closing Date: Sunday 19th March 2023
At Tata Steel we believe that our strength is not just in our steel, but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.
We pride ourselves on our world-class products, processes and people. We value individuality and believe that exposing people to genuine challenges on live projects fosters creativity and allows potential to be fulfilled.
Apply today and let’s make the difference together.
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The Role
Engineering is at the heart of our industry and the efficiency and capability of our production facilities are the building blocks of a successful business. Our engineers play a crucial role in the life cycle of our unique equipment. From large scale procurement and customer focused projects to hands on maintenance, the variety of experiences here is unlike any other company.
The Apprenticeship
To achieve Tata Steels vision we are looking for people with the qualities that will fit into our way of thinking; these include passion, drive, enthusiasm, imagination and the ability to adapt to new challenges. We are looking for innovative minds and skills that go beyond just pure academic ability in order to drive change and really make a difference.
Year 1 Full Time College Study (Level 2 & 3)
Year 2, 3 & 4 On Site 4 days per week / 1 Day on Release to College (Level 3)
The Steelpark engineers work a 3 shift rota. Initially apprentices will work days 7am – 3pm moving to a 2-shift rota while on day release at college then onto a three-shift rota once college has been completed. This allows the business to match the apprentice with a dedicated engineering shift manager and their team.
The Candidate
You’ll need to have 5 GCSEs or equivalent (including English, Maths and Science) at Grades A* - C or level 4 – 9 or equivalents.
You will need to have a genuine interest in Engineering and show a passion for this type of work.
The company are also looking for people who:
- Have strong communication and listening skills
- Are keen to learn
- Are enthusiastic
- Are reliable – with good timekeeping skills
- Are able to work in a team
- Are interested in the engineering/manufacturing industry
- Are comfortable with shift working
The Benefits
As well as a competitive starting salary, you will also be eligible for a wide variety of benefits including:
- Nationally recognised qualifications
- Employment opportunities and career progression
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing Tata Steel training, which has built a reputation as one of the best within the industry
- One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
- Discounted shopping with various local and national retailers and services including Vodafone, Nandos, Virgin Holidays, Jaguar Land Rover, ASOS.
- Free onsite parking at all of our sites
- Annual Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
The Business
Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.
But it’s not just our size that sets us apart. What makes us different is our approach to business. We believe our strength is how we build collaborative relationships that create new success for our customers.
Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.
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