25-0123 Apprentice Team Worker

OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED

Sheffield (S9 1TZ)

Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025

Posted on 12 May 2025


Summary

Outokumpu Stainless Distribution Limited are looking for an Apprentice Team Worker to complete a Level 3 Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship and join their team. The candidate will be trained to assist in the efficient running of designated operational areas (i.e. Polishing, CTL, Dispatch, Slitting, Laser).

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times including your shift pattern will be determined by the employing company.

39 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 10 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Role & responsibilities:

  • To work in all designated operational areas as instructed by Shift Operations Managers
  • To set and operate machines
  • To update computer system as is necessary upon completion of works instructions
  • To understand and become competent in using the various health, safety and environmental systems in place to comply with all internal and external health, safety and environmental requirements
  • Assist with maintenance procedures within the limits of personal skill and competence
  • Operate forklift trucks and overhead cranes for material handling (after training)
  • Develop an understanding of the operation of the plant and production processes and the role of the team worker in improving the process and product
  • Ensure that material is processed and packed to meet the required customer specification
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping in and around production areas

Where you'll work

Main Administration Building
PO BOX 161
Europa Link
Sheffield
S9 1TZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

You will study on a Level 3 Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician pathway. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Level 3 standard.

During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 4)
  • Mathematics (grade 4)

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
  • Analytical skills

About this company

Outokumpu's history is as long as that of stainless steel, and we still operate on locations that were instrumental in inventing it. Since our founding days in 1910s, Outokumpu has been considered the number one expert in minerals. Whenever a mineral ore was found in Finland, Outokumpu was asked to investigate if it would be viable for production. If there was no established method of producing it, we developed one. This expertise is still in the core of our business. Today, we are the global leader in stainless steel.

After this apprenticeship

Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

AMRC Training Centre Recruitment Team

recruitment@amrctraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319893.

Apply now

Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025

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Company’s application instructions

Please follow the link to apply on the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre website and complete an application form. Once this has been received, it will be reviewed, and you will receive an email response with the next steps of the application process. Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close company vacancies, should they get filled, ahead of the published closing date.