Job Title: Research & Development Higher Apprentice
Location: Warwick, CV4 7EZ
Salary: Year 1 £16,710 Year 2 £19,201
Length of Apprenticeship: 2 years
Closing Date: Monday 11th April 2022
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.
Apply today and lets make the difference together.
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.
The Role
The Applied Metallurgy team within Research & Development plays an integral part in new product development and process optimisation, from concept to implementation, to deliver value to our business. The people in our team are analytical, rational thinkers who bring innovation and excellent attention to detail to their work. To join us, you need to be self-motivated, persuasive, and keen to be part of a high performing team
You will be involved in the evaluation of various test samples, using a range of advanced technical equipment to simulate the production processes in our business and characterise the performance of laboratory and steelworks produced materials. The results and understanding you will generate will inform key decision making. You will have direct contact with internal/external customers and suppliers, as appropriate, to ensure maximum availability of specialist equipment. We work to high quality standards and are accredited to international standards.
The apprenticeship
During your 2 year higher apprenticeship programme you will receive on the job training in metallography and thermo mechanical simulation, alongside studying towards a Level 4 qualification in materials science/ metallurgy/general science.
All our apprentice programmes commence in September 2022.
The Candidate
You will need a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent at Grades A* – C or level 4 – 9 or above including Maths, Science and English are essential,
AND
3 A levels or equivalent, all must be STEM based subjects.
In order to be considered for this position, you must be able to provide during the selection process evidence of the qualifications specified.
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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