Higher Manufacturing Apprentice

Job Title: Higher Manufacturing Apprenticeship

Location: Llanwern (NP19)

Salary: Year 1 £17,963 Year 2 £20,641

Length of apprenticeship: 2 years

Closing date: Sunday 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.

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.

Apply today and let’s make the difference together.

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The Role

Tata Steel Distribution UK & Ireland (TSDUK&I) are based at the Steelpark in Wednesfield, it is the largest steel processing facility in the UK. TSDUK&I also have facilities in Llanwern, South Wales and Lisburn in Northern Ireland. Across the business we process all forms of strip steel products and manufacture components such as safety barriers.

The Higher Manufacturing apprentice will be based at Heavy Gauge Decoiling, Llanwern in Newport. Heavy Gauge Decoiling is focused on supplying hot-rolled sheet for a wide variety of market applications. It employs two decoilers to process the full range of Tata Steel hot-rolled coil.

The Higher Manufacturing Apprentices will undertake a range of duties to support the Manufacturing Operations. They will work within the businesses to learn all about the varied processes within Heavy Gauge Decoiling at Llanwern. Working within the manufacturing teams to support the delivery of team objectives, the higher apprentices will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The Apprenticeship

During the 2 year apprenticeship you will spend a significant amount of time learning about the business. You will develop key skills and knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental practices, our products, our customers and the local IT systems. In addition to this you will learn about the Manufacturing Operations- specifically process operations, material handling, warehousing, quality, and continuous improvement techniques whilst also becoming familiar with the plant and equipment on site. The duties apprentices undertake will be geared around learning the required skills and knowledge to become a fully competent member of the team.

Typically this role involves:

• Operating processing machinery and material handling equipment in a safe and productive manner and to good standards of workmanship in order to deliver the required levels of customer service.
• Recognising relevant product ranges to facilitate prompt and accurate material selection and processing
• Understanding and implementing basic maintenance activities to facilitate optimum productivity.
• Understanding and deploying continuous improvement and problem solving techniques to optimise machine availability.
• Understanding, deploying and seeking to recommend improvements to production control procedures to support team performance objectives.
• Handling all material including checking stock records, labelling and storing according to commercial requirements
• Play an active role in providing reports and updates to the management team.
• Imparting knowledge of processes and activities to others in a structured and formal manner to support the team's operational and development objectives
• Ensuring that their own and team operations are conducted in manner which fully complies with CMSE’s health and safety, quality, environmental and corporate policies.
• Contributing to team level annual operational and financial budgets.
• Ensuring the organisation of stocks, and appropriate records, to maintain optimum productivity and safety.
• Playing a full role within the team and the context of the site to facilitate optimal performance.

The Manufacturing Apprentices will gain exposure to different areas of the Distribution business and will rotate around the different manufacturing processes. They will also develop an understanding of the commercial aspects of processing and manufacturing.

During your 2 year apprenticeship you will also study for further qualifications to Level 4.

The Candidate

Candidates who have, or are expected to achieve, 5 GCSE or equivalent (including English Language, Maths and Science) at Grades A* - C or level 4-9

And

Who have or are expected to achieve 2 A Levels at grade C or above are eligible to apply. Maths would be advantageous.

Good IT skills including competency using Excel would be an advantage.

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

The Business

Tata Steel Distribution UK & Ireland (TSDUK&I) are based at the Steelpark in Wednesfield, it is the largest steel processing facility in the UK. TSDUK&I also have facilities in Llanwern, South Wales and Lisburn in Northern Ireland. Across the business we process all forms of strip steel products and manufacture components such as safety barriers.

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