Manufacturing Apprenticeship

1. Apprentices will receive a structured training plan across all functions and will be exposed to all aspects of the manufacturing department.
2. To achieve Tata Steel’s 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. 
3. We offer discounted shopping with various local and national retailers and services including Vodafone, Nandos, Virgin Holidays, Jaguar Land Rover, ASOS.

Salary: Year £14,000 (Annual salary reviews subject to satisfactory performance and progression through the apprentice scheme.)

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. 

Make a Tangible Impact

To achieve Tata Steel’s 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. 

As a manufacturing apprentice you will have responsibility for:

• Health and safety performance adhering to the works IMS procedures and involvement in various safety improvement activities.
• Completion of level 3 enhanced engineering apprenticeship programme
• Operation of equipment within their work area to defined procedures to achieve agreed objectives.
• Planned maintenance of the manufacturing line, preventative maintenance as per maintenance schedule. 
• Participation in audits / checks, ensuring compliance with work procedures and set quality standards.
• Involvement with line / warehouse operations, which can involve operation of cranes, FLTs and mobile plant and equipment.
• Use of SAP for recording and reporting purposes.
• Involvement in continuous improvement activity.
• Liaising with functions including transport, warehouse, packing, PPC and others to ensure efficient material flow.
• Having sufficient competence and flexibility to work on any of the Manufacturing Lines when needed.
• Aspects of the job may include manual handling.

Apprentices will receive a structured training plan across all functions and will be exposed to all aspects of the manufacturing department.

Training will include:

• Overhead Crane Cab Driving Course
• Forklift Truck Counterbalance training
• Slinging and Pendant training
• Confined Space training
• Line based modular training.
• Personal development and coaching to encourage maximum potential.

Apprentices are responsible for their own safety and the safe operation of their area. They report to the vocational training coordinator and are responsible for supporting all aspects of the operations and ultimately customer.

Within the role, you will be expected to ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with local and works IMS procedures in order to provide a safe working environment.

Apprentices will be working Monday-Friday 08:00am-4:00pm during apprenticeship with day release to attend college to undertake BTEC qualification, on completion of apprenticeship they will join manufacturing team as a manufacturing operative working the 12-hour shift pattern, with 12-day breaks.

We See Your Potential

We are looking for people who:

• Have good team working skills and abilities.
• Possess good problem solving skills and decision-making capabilities. 
• Be a self-starter and demonstrate a proactive attitude to work and a willingness to learn. 
• Possess a drive to achieve the objectives / targets of the department. 
• Have strong communication skills.

To be considered for our Manufacturing Apprenticeship Programme you will need to have 5 GCSEs or equivalent (including English Language, Maths & Science) at C/4 Grade or above.

• Applicants should preferably have knowledge of the Manufacturing Lines and the products we produce. 
• Knowledge of the works computer system (SAP) coupled with basic IT skills is desirable.
• Engineering skills and driving licence would be advantageous dependant on department.
• In order to be considered for this position, you must be able to provide during the selection process evidence of the qualifications specified.

What We Can Offer You

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

Why Us?

Steel has been successfully processed on the Tata Steel site at Shotton in North Wales for more than 120 years. The profitable and cash generative plant produces a wide range of world-class galvanised and pre-finished (painted) steel building systems, which supplies the construction, domestic appliance and manufactured goods markets amongst others. Shotton has developed a number of unique, technically advanced and high value products and services for customers in the UK and throughout Europe.

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.

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.