Apprentice Project Manager - Central

at  Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd

We are really proud to be launching the second wave of our 2024 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.
To develop to be a highly skilled Associate Project Manager, managing and supporting assigned projects and project portfolios, through feasibility, initiation, planning, implementation and close in accordance with company project framework.
Does this spark your interest? For more details please see the attached Job Description.
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 experience mentor(s), offering full support throughout
• A permanent position on successful completion of your apprenticeship

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.
We manufacture some of the world’s largest steel castings and forgings, ranging from 1 to 350 tonnes. You don’t need to be a metallurgist expert to know that is really big and really heavy! 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. Check out our website for more information and images of the exciting work we do here.
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!

In addition to all of the above, here are some of the other benefits you’ll get when you join us:

• 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

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: earlycareers@sfel.com.
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country

Please refer the Job description for details