Annual wage £12,148.00 The current rates for our engineering apprenticeships are: Year 1 - £12,148 - Year 2 - £16,323 (aged 21 will receive 3rd year rate) - Year 3 - £TBC. If required a shift premium will be paid on top of these rates. Working week Initially Monday to Friday at the training centre and then moving to shift work with days and times to be agreed over a 7 day period. Total hours per week: 36.5 Expected duration 36 Months Possible start date 02 Sep 2024 Date posted 25 Mar 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000239977 Positions 4 available What you will do in your working day A Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship at Speciality Steels involves multi mechanical disciplines: Mechanical fitting Mechanical maintenance Preventative maintenance Rapid response for breakdowns Site service support to being part of a specialised engineering team You will work within the Speciality Steels business, which produces high performance alloy and stainless steels designed to meet the detailed and demanding requirements of some of the world’s most challenging markets and industries. The engineering function is very diverse and apprentices within their first 3 years will gain opportunities to visit the different areas and experience the function of the team in each particular area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to study mechanical engineering in a practical and hands on environment at a Nationally award winning apprenticeship employer in the Sheffield and Rotherham area. The training you will be getting Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician delivered at the Stocksbridge Training Centre. Year 1 In your first year you will: Complete modules towards Mechanical maintenance and the first year of your BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Undertake specialist engineering training programme at our on-site training centre at Stocksbridge. Year 2 During your second year you will: Undertake on-site working alongside qualified Craftspeople and Technicians; Complete a BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Continue to complete your competence portfolio while gaining on job experience Year 3 Your third year will see you: Working on‐site with qualified Craftspeople and Technicians Complete an end point assessment What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship You can expect to start your career as a team member in a specific department. After that the next step would be to become a Craft Team Member, then onto a Team Leader. After that, there are numerous career paths that you could follow. You could become a Maintenance Technician, Engineer and Senior Engineer. Alternatively you might aim to be a Plant Engineer, Works Engineer and Director of Engineering. Alternatively, you might choose to move around different specialisms ‐ from production planning to safety. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSE including English, Maths and Science (Grade 4/C and above) Essential Things to consider Your apprenticeship at Stocksbridge, Rotherham or Brinsworth, will include time at college and a training programme that guarantees variety and hands on work. It’s an ideal blend of classroom and ‘on-the-job’ training. The Apprenticeship Programme lasts three years, however this is reviewed every 12 months. Apprentice attachments will rotate every 3 months and apprentices will find themselves at all three South Yorkshire sites at some point within year 2 and 3. The first 9-10 months will be based at Stocksbridge, with rotations thereafter. Please be aware no positions are specific to just one location until substantive positions are offered and most roles require shift work/weekend working. Once you have completed the 3 years you will gain an Advanced Modern Apprenticeship Certificate Level 3 qualification. Following this you will look to move to a permanent position within Speciality Steels and your 4th year will see you transition into this role. The apprenticeship programme offers a range of benefits to help you make the right start in your working life. It’s a competitive package that recognises your contribution to our business and supports your professional development. As a Speciality Steels Apprentice, you’ll enjoy the same range of benefits as other employees from day one.: benefits include: • 35 days holiday per year running April to March (pro rata for those starting in September) • Up to a combined 16% pension contribution • Access to Free Parking • Retail Discount Scheme • Career Development and Training • Employee Assistance Programme • Excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team in a rapidly expanding company with exciting development opportunities