Software Development Higher Apprentice

Job Description

Job Title: Software Development Apprentice - Surface inspection systems

Location: Trostre, Llanelli (SA14)

Salary: Year 1 17,963 Year 2 £20,641

Length of Apprenticeship: 2 years

Closing date: Sunday 19th March 2023

At Tata Steel we believe that our strength is not just in our steel, but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

We pride ourselves on our world-class products, processes and people. We value individuality and believe that exposing people to genuine challenges on live projects fosters creativity and allows potential to be fulfilled.

Apply today and let’s make the difference together.

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The role

The Technical team in Tata Steel look after the development of automatic vision systems to enable defects to be defected at high speeds. This data is used to protect our customers but also to aide problem solving. One of the key tasks involved in this role is developing and updating software to provide accurate and timely product and process data to the teams for prompt decision making.

It’s a varied , diverse and dynamic function with responsibilities ranging from programming , mapping defects to system calibrations of our visual inspection systems across the site.

The people in our Technical teams are analytical, rational thinkers who bring excellent attention to detail to their work. To join us, you need to be self-motivated and persuasive, and keen to be part of a high performing team.

Our Higher Apprentice programme is ideal for those who want to continue to learn, while gaining on the job, hands on experience in a post A Level (or equivalent) environment.

The apprenticeship

Our apprenticeship programmes commence 4th September 2023.

Year 1

As a Paid Tata Higher Apprentice you will:

• Study a Higher Education Academic
• Start an NVQ Level 4
• Gain valuable work experience by operating in a both a development and practical
• Undertake further training courses & projects to ensure you are up today with current technology.

Year 2

In your second year you will:

• Complete your Higher Education Academic Qualification
• Complete your NVQ Level 4;
• Continue to gain valuable hands on work experience by conduction projects and improvement programmes under the guidance of the Quality Specialist.
• Undertake further training courses & projects

The candidate

To be considered for our Software Development Apprentice Higher Apprenticeship Programme, you will need to have 5 GCSEs or equivalent (including English language, Maths & Science) at Grades A* - C or level 4 - 9

And

You will also need to have (or be expected to achieve) two A Levels or equivalent, one of which must be Computer Science, Technology or Maths Grades A* - C.

The Benefits

As well as a competitive starting salary, you will also be eligible for a wide variety of benefits including:

• Nationally recognised qualifications
• Employment opportunities and career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing Tata Steel training, which has built a reputation as one of the best within the industry
• One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
• Discounted shopping with various local and national retailers and services including Vodafone, Nandos, Virgin Holidays, Jaguar Land Rover, ASOS.
• Free onsite parking at all of our sites
• Annual Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance

The Business

Tata Steel Tubes has one of the broadest ranges of welded tube from any steel manufacturer; supplying the construction, conveyance, pressure, energy, automotive, engineering & precision tube markets.

Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.

But it’s not just our size that sets us apart. What makes us different is our approach to business. We believe our strength is how we build collaborative relationships that create new success for our customers.

Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.

Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045, to find out more about our journey click here https://youtu.be/qs-0RpEdP1M

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