Engineers and craft persons play a crucial role in the operation and maintenance of the Shapfell site. You will be trained to be flexible, knowledgeable and highly skilled in operating various machines and equipment. Maintain, repair, install and replace a wide range of mechanical equipment, ensuring high performance and reliability.
Hours of work:
40 hours per week.
Wage:
£13,000 pa.
Location:
Tata Steel, Penrith.
Closing date:
10th July 2023
Vacancy Details
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 world's largest, most diverse conglomerates 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 continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today. Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon-neutral steelmaker by 2045. To find out more about our journey, watch our video:
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What will the apprentice be doing?
Engineers and craft persons play a crucial role in the operation and maintenance of the entire plant at the Shapfell site, and the role can vary widely. Our Mechanical Engineering Craft are trained to be flexible, knowledgeable and highly skilled to operate on the scale and variety of machines and equipment not normally experienced in local industries.
You will maintain, repair, install and replace a wide range of mechanical equipment, ensuring that high performance and reliability are maintained and that the highest safety standards are met.
The role covers a wide range of disciplines and equipment, including:
- Pneumatic & hydraulic systems.
- Conveyors & materials handling equipment.
- Pumping, washing and screening systems.
- Automated plant and equipment.
- Drives, gearboxes, couplings and spindles.
- General mechanical infrastructure and buildings.
- Locomotives & mobile plant.
- Pressure systems, piped services and lifting equipment.
- Gas-fired kilns and associated combustion control equipment.
- Rail and road tanker loading equipment.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will be expected to work towards the Engineering Fitter Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard, including Pearson Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, with support from your employer and Kendal College. As part of your apprenticeship, and dependent on your prior attainment, you may be required to complete maths and English Functional Skills, which is an integral part of your apprenticeship.
The successful candidate will join an established 4-year apprenticeship training program using nationally recognized qualifications, leading to an “Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship” and full Mechanical Craft qualifications or further.
The four-year period will generally consist of:
- On-site training with College Day Release.
Apprentices are encouraged to enhance their studies in due course by completing an HNC in Mechanical Engineering. There is potential to progress through the foundation and Mechanical Engineering degrees for the right individuals.
Experience will include aspects of:
- Maintenance Engineering & Planning.
- Environmental & Energy Awareness.
- H&S Working (IOSH minimum).
- Continuous Improvement techniques.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
On Completion of the Apprenticeship, full-time employment as a Mechanical multiskilled Craftsperson would be the normal appointment; apprentices are encouraged to enhance their studies in due course by completing an HNC in Mechanical Engineering toward supervisory and senior mechanical positions. There is potential to progress further through the foundation and Mechanical Engineering degrees for the right individuals, To Tata Engineer positions, Chartered Engineer status, and a vast range of career opportunities.
How to apply:
You can find more information & apply for this position on the National Apprenticeship website, which can be accessed by clicking on the ‘Apply now’ button.
Be sure to take your time when completing this application, ensure you consider all the required skills and responsibilities and what you can offer. If you would like any support in completing this application, you can access support from our Student Services Team:
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