Apprentice Quality Engineer

Sheffield Forgemasters; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave

Central location with free onsite parking

Matched Pension scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Westfield Health Cash Plan Scheme

Access to Online Discounts

Job summary

Sheffield Forgemasters in Leeds is offering an award-winning 4-year apprenticeship programme aimed at producing highly skilled individuals in the field of steel manufacturing. The apprenticeship allows for hands-on experience with some of the world’s largest steel castings, alongside comprehensive training support from experienced mentors. As an apprentice, you'll contribute to high-quality outputs, enjoy significant benefits including competitive salary and 33 days leave, and have the chance to secure long-term career opportunities upon completion.

Qualifications

• Genuine thirst for learning.
• Ability to balance academic and practical demands.
• Focus and attention to work.

Responsibilities

• Engage in all aspects of business, including transactional and manufacturing.
• Follow a training programme diligently.
• Work with trained and experienced mentors.

Skills

Effective communication

Discipline

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Interested in this role? You can find all the relevant information in the description below. We are really proud to be launching our 2025 Early Careers intake to join our growing and diverse business. If you’re looking to break the mould and forge your future career with us, then we want to hear from you.

The Role

The job involves all aspects of business; both transactional and manufacturing, helping to achieve a standardised business practice that guarantees both the quality of performance of the business and the quality of the products it produces.

What is your apprenticeship programme?

At Sheffield Forgemasters our apprentices form an important part of our DNA. We pride ourselves on offering our apprentices not only the best training but also the right support and guidance to ensure they flourish into competent and confident individuals.

During Your Apprenticeship You Can Also Expect

• An award‑winning 4‑year apprenticeship programme
• Partnerships with trusted learning providers that are dedicated to meet the needs of your apprenticeship standard
• Trained and experienced mentor(s), offering full support throughout

What would we expect from you?

We are only looking for highly talented, committed individuals who have a genuine thirst for learning. You’ll need to be disciplined when balancing the demands of your academic learning programme as well as the practical elements you’ll gain on the job. From day one we’ll expect you to get stuck in to life at Sheffield Forgemasters, so you must enjoy working with others but you’ll also be trusted to work independently. Being able to communicate effectively is really important for all our apprentices. Maintaining the highest levels of quality is key for our customers, so is a priority for us too; this is why your training programme will be diligently followed through. In return we expect you to bring your full focus and attention to your work.

What do you do at Sheffield Forgemasters?

We manufacture some of the world’s largest steel castings and forgings, ranging from 1 to 350 tonnes. When it comes to steel production anything that’s heavy and technically complex is where we add real value to our customers. We produce a wide range of products for mills and presses, nuclear, defence, power generation, offshore oil and gas and materials processing industries. It is this diversity of products that allows us to offer a number of different opportunities across our business.

We have a long and established history within Sheffield spanning over 170 years. In 2021 we were acquired by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). This has given our business a new focus, marking an exciting and monumental time for our future. We have also secured over £400m of new investment over the next 10 years to support our defence‑critical assets, including plans for a new heavy forge line and building, a flood alleviation scheme and major machine tool replacements. There really is no better time to join us!

Benefits

• Competitive salary, with annual incremental reviews
• 33 days annual leave
• Central location with free onsite parking
• Long‑term career opportunities on completion
• Matched Pension scheme and Life Assurance Scheme
• On‑site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well‑being focus topics
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company enhanced family friendly policies
• Discounted Westfield Health Cash Plan Scheme
• You at Work – Access to Online Discounts

How do I apply?

If you’re looking for a long‑term and rewarding career to help shape the future of an established, local employer, please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you! We know that choosing the right apprenticeship can be a big decision to make; if you have any questions about our apprenticeships, please get in touch with us at: .