British Steel is recruiting 40 apprentices to join the “biggest transformation in its history”.
The company is seeking applicants for engineering and technical roles in Scunthorpe and Teesside as it invests to deliver net-zero steel by 2050.
Described as the biggest challenge faced in 130 years of steelmaking, significant reductions in CO2 intensity are being mapped out for 2030 and 2035, with those starting their careers now set to play integral roles - potentially seeing it through.
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Heather Bateman, early careers advisor with the Jingye Group company, said: “We have a rich history of recruiting apprentices into our business, so we’re delighted to be maintaining this tradition.
“The successful candidates will get first-class training from our highly-skilled employees and training partners, and be able to play a valuable role in the growth of our business.”
The company revealed its environmentally-focused investment pledge in October, with the opportunity to make a difference at the heart of the UK’s most carbon intensive industrial cluster, seen as a big draw for those starting their careers.
Apprentice roles will cover mechanical, electrical and fabrication engineering disciplines as well as technical positions, with training delivered in partnership with North Lindsey College in Scunthorpe and TTE on Teesside, where a £26 million investment at the Special Profiles plant has recently been revealed.
Applications close at the end of the month. and successful candidates will join the 4,000-strong team in September.
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