Mill Services Apprentice

Summary

You will complete your training at your designated business unit, and as part of your training, you will have the opportunity to learn about the other departments in operation at ASR. Day release at the Advanced Technology Centre in Sheffield to study and complete the Engineering Operative Level 2 Standard.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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National Living Wage/National Minimum Wage for age.

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Hours

Shift pattern to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The apprentice will be required to:

Consistently work within the organisation’s Quality Assurance. and Health, Safety and Environmental systems and procedures
Re-turn mill rolls using both the Swift plunging and copying lathes. Using correct tooling and gauges to specific pass layouts
Operate pedestal and surface grinder to maintain sharp cutting surfaces on all facing and plunging tools
Operate Wendt grinding and wheel dressing machines to re-dress carbide rolling rings to tight tolerances
Operate ribbing lathe to insert specialised rib profiles into rolls to produce rebar.
Identify correct stands to be stripped for refurb and rebuild
Use oxy acetylene burning equipment and hydraulic jacks and high-pressure oil injection units
Understand the forward rolling programme to ensure all spare guide boxes are available for the current Rolling Mill setup
Be able to maintain and set up a series of guide boxes used for the Rolling Mill, using correct templates and guiding equipment
Update computer system as necessary
Use computer systems effectively to complete or record activities as required
Operate forklift trucks and overhead cranes for material handling
Maintain high standards of housekeeping

Where you'll work

Stevenson Road
Sheffield
S9 3XG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

Engineering Operative Level 2.

Day release at The Sheffield College Advanced Technology Centre, Olive Grove Road, Sheffield.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths and Science (grade 9-3/A-D)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Marcegaglia Long Products is a global producer of high quality stainless steel long products. We are known for our ability to offer high quality and reliable products in a wide range of grades, shapes and sizes. Our stainless steel is sustainable material with over 90% recycled content. Products are melted in Europe with energy sources and raw materials that provide our customers a lower than industry average carbon footprint. The Long Products businesses are known for the invention of stainless steel as well as being the first in the world to roll stainless steel wire rod in Fagersta, Sweden. Our offering includes Prodec® bar that stands for highly improved machinable bars. Our long legacy gives a proven track record of our technical expertise that customers benefit when dealing with us.

https://www.sheffield.marcegaglia.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Quarterly bonus • Opportunities for career progression • Westfield Health Healthcare scheme • Pension

After this apprenticeship

Upon sucessful completion of the apprenticeship there may be the opportunity of a full-time permanent position.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Stewart Parsisson

stewart.parsisson@sheffcol.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319198.

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Closes in 21 days (Saturday 31 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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