Sheffield Forgemasters has announced plans to recruit 14 new apprentices for 2024, as it upskills at one of the world’s most advanced manufacturing facilities. The successful applicants will join the company’s award-winning apprenticeship scheme as the company drives forward its recapitalisation programme. The new apprentices will join a fully-funded training scheme, working towards a professional qualification while getting paid, and will embark on a career at one of the most advanced engineering facilities of its kind.
Nicola Childs, head of people development, said: “As we progress with our recapitalisation programme, we are seeking out the most capable and committed individuals to join our team. Sheffield Forgemasters has a secure future following our Ministry of Defence (MoD) acquisition, as we push on with a programme to create a new level of engineering skill-sets within defence and civil nuclear manufacture.”
The company is investing over the next 10 years to support its defence-critical assets, including a new heavy-forge line and building, major machine tool replacements and the creation of a new machining facility, which will be unmatched outside of the UK.
Ms Childs added: “We really want to find candidates who have the drive to learn and secure a career which will provide skills for life and excellent professional development as we deliver increasing defence work and advance manufacturing technologies for civil nuclear power and renewable energy markets — we are proud to be able to invest in the next generation of apprentices. We know first hand the positive impact apprenticeships have on the success of a business. In 2023, we were delighted to be recognised within the Department of Education’s Top 100 UK Apprenticeship Employers initiative.”
Apprenticeship details can be found on the Sheffield Forgemasters’ website in the following areas; production, maintenance, technical and office-based. Emily Wynne, people development advisor - early careers, said: “We expect a really strong response to this year’s apprentice drive and would urge those who have the determination to grasp the opportunity, to apply. We have a broad variety of roles, which should appeal to the diverse talent across the Sheffield City Region.”
The closing date for Sheffield Forgemasters' apprentice applications is 24 March, 2024.