Job Description

Note: This Apprenticeship advert has a short application timeframe so, please apply quickly to avoid disappointment.

Are you interested in pursuing an Apprenticeship? Do you want the ability to learn while you earn?

Then why not consider an Engineering apprenticeship with one of the UK's largest steel producers!

During your apprenticeship you will learn the theory as well as gain the hands-on experience you need to become a Mechanical or Electrical Craftsperson.

Your role will be to prevent and react to breakdowns in and around the plant. No two days will be the same, depending on the apprenticeship you pursue you could be fault-finding on electrical motors or rebuilding an industrial gearbox. Your first job however, is to learn and take in all the knowledge and skills that your lecturers, mentors and coach/instructors give you.

About you

We are looking for apprentices to join us as a first year apprentice. The apprenticeship will last 4 years.

To join us as a first year apprentice, you will need:

4 GCSEs at grade B or above (you must have a B or above in Maths and English, plus 2 other subjects)

In your first year, you will attend Pencoed College on a full-time basis.

We are looking for someone passionate about Engineering. You'll also need to be enthusiastic, mature and motivated to learn.

About the Apprenticeship

We offer apprenticeships in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Throughout the apprenticeship, you will combine learning both theoretical and practical Engineering skills. At the end of the apprenticeship you'll be competent and qualified in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Maintenance and would have gained the below qualifications:

NVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations

VRQ Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical)

NVQ Level 3 Engineering Maintenance

Essential Skills at Level 2

You will be taught about and will get to work on some of the largest pieces of kit and machinery in the industry.

We are committed to delivering high quality apprenticeships at 7 Steel UK. We are proud to be the first manufacturing company in Wales to achieve the 'We invest in apprentices Gold accreditation'. We have received this accreditation from 'Investors in People' who were commissioned by the Department for Education.

About 7 Steel UK

You'll be joining a recycling company - we recycle scrap metal into new steel products. We're the largest producer of reinforcing steel in the UK and one of the largest metal recyclers, too. We're passionate about the circular economy and working towards our decarbonisation pathway.

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: From 16,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/08/2025
Expected start date: 25/08/2025