Materials Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
- Employer
- Liberty Steels UK
- Location
- 7 Fox Valley Way, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, S36 2JA
- Salary
- £12,000.00 annually
- Closing date
- 5 Apr 2023
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- Specialism
- Engineering
- Sector
- Engineering & Aerospace
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship, Degree
- Start Date
- September
- Duration
- Permanent
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What will the apprentice be doing?
Liberty Speciality Steels produces a wide range of carbon, alloy and stainless steels for applications in the aerospace, oil & gas, industrial bearings, automotive and other high integrity engineering markets. Technical activities include:
All in the pursuit of manufacturing high quality products.
Technical excellence is at the heart of everything we do, underpinning areas including customer service, production, quality assurance, laboratory management, non-destructive testing and order recruitment.
Metallurgical knowledge is acquired through on-the-job training. Technical roles are broadly categorised as product development, process development and research. Some roles are generalist and others specialist in nature. Whichever remit you favour you will find yourself working alongside Technical, Commercial, Supply Chain and Production colleagues.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
As well as academic study you will get a variety of hands on training opportunities in the workplace, which will support your End Point Assessment which is required as part of this apprenticeship. This programme is an ideal blend of classroom and 'on-the- job' experience.
At the end of your programme you will be ready for a permanent job within the organisation.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative
Qualifications
A Level or equivalent Maths, Science or Engineering (Grade BBC / Distinction Merit Merit) Essential
Things to consider
Your Degree Apprenticeship will be based between our Rotherham and Stocksbridge sites where you will be placed in Technical attachment areas. It will also require you to travel to Sheffield Hallam University during term time in order to study a degree in Material Engineering.
Liberty Speciality Steels produces a wide range of carbon, alloy and stainless steels for applications in the aerospace, oil & gas, industrial bearings, automotive and other high integrity engineering markets. Technical activities include:
- Interpreting customer and end user requirements
- Technical commissioning of new equipment
- Revising manufacturing processes
- Conducting capability reviews
All in the pursuit of manufacturing high quality products.
Technical excellence is at the heart of everything we do, underpinning areas including customer service, production, quality assurance, laboratory management, non-destructive testing and order recruitment.
Metallurgical knowledge is acquired through on-the-job training. Technical roles are broadly categorised as product development, process development and research. Some roles are generalist and others specialist in nature. Whichever remit you favour you will find yourself working alongside Technical, Commercial, Supply Chain and Production colleagues.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- The degree award is BEng (Hons) Materials Technology
- You will attend Sheffield Hallam University on a series of short study blocks
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
As well as academic study you will get a variety of hands on training opportunities in the workplace, which will support your End Point Assessment which is required as part of this apprenticeship. This programme is an ideal blend of classroom and 'on-the- job' experience.
At the end of your programme you will be ready for a permanent job within the organisation.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative
Qualifications
A Level or equivalent Maths, Science or Engineering (Grade BBC / Distinction Merit Merit) Essential
Things to consider
Your Degree Apprenticeship will be based between our Rotherham and Stocksbridge sites where you will be placed in Technical attachment areas. It will also require you to travel to Sheffield Hallam University during term time in order to study a degree in Material Engineering.
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