Laboratory Higher Apprentice

2 weeks ago


Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom TATA Steel UK Full time

Job Title:
Laboratories Higher Apprenticeship


Location:
Port Talbot and Llanwern (SA13 and NP19)


Salary:
Year 1: £17,963, Year 2: £20,641


Length of Apprenticeship: 2 years

Closing date: 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._
Your Tata Steel Higher apprentice programme is just the beginning, where you go next is up to you.

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.


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The Role


The Technical team in Tata Steel look after the development of new products and ensure the quality of our manufacturing processes.

It's a varied and diverse function with responsibilities ranging from chemical and metallurgical testing in laboratories to providing technical expertise to our wide range of customers in the automotive, construction and domestic appliance industries.

The people in our Technical teams are analytical, rational thinkers who bring excellent attention to detail to their work.

To join us, you need to be self-motivated and persuasive, and keen to be part of a high performing team.


Our Higher Apprentice programme is ideal for those who want to continue to learn, while gaining on the job, hands on experience in a post A Level (or equivalent) environment.


The Apprenticeship
The higher apprentice programme commences 4th September 2023.

Year - As a Paid Tata Higher Apprentice you will:

  • study a Higher Education Academic Qualification (e.g. HNC in Applied Chemistry);
- start an NVQ Level 4 in Advanced Manufacturing;
- gain valuable work experience by operating in a number of Laboratories and you will also be involved in live Laboratory based projects assisting the Technologist of the areas
- undertake further training courses & projects.

Year - In your second year you will:

  • complete your Higher Education Academic Qualification
- complete your NVQ Level 4;
- gain valuable work experience by operating in a number of Laboratories and you will also be involved in live Laboratory based projects assisting the Technologist of the areas
- undertake further training courses & projects


You will be required to work between both our Port Talbot and Llanwern site, for the duration of your apprenticeship.

To be considered for our Material Science Higher Apprenticeship Programme you will need to have 5 GCSEs or equivalent (including English Language, Maths & Science) at Grades A* - C or level - 9

And


You will also need to have two A Levels or equivalent, one of which must be Science, Technology, Maths or Business at Grades A* - C.


In order to be considered for this position, you must be able to provide during the selection process evidence of the qualifications specified.


What do we offer?
As well as your starting salary of £17,963 you will also be eligible for a wide variety of benefits including:

  • One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes
  • 35 days' holiday
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • CSR / volunteering opportunities
  • Discounted shopping with various local and national retailers and services including Vodafone, Nandos, Virgin Holidays, Jaguar Land Rover, ASOS.
  • A business and social networking platform for young professionals to develop in fun and energetic activities in and outside of work

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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