BRITISH STEEL AGREES NEW APPRENTICE TRAINING PARTNERSHIP WITH CATCH
British Steel has announced a new partnership with Team Lincolnshire Ambassador CATCH as it prepares to welcome dozens of new apprentices into its business.
The UK’s only primary steelmaker is taking on its first apprentices for three years, including 36 in engineering and technical roles in Scunthorpe.
Training for these successful candidates will be delivered by expert tutors from CATCH and will follow a flexible delivery model, so the apprentices learn their trades both on site at British Steel and at the Stallingborough-based CATCH facility.
CATCH delivers high-impact services tailored to meet the evolving needs of industry, from its world-class training facilities and membership networks to its policy engagement and school outreach work.
British Steel HR Director Nick Ashton said:
“CATCH has an outstanding reputation, and we’re delighted that our new apprentices – our next generation of engineers and technical experts – will benefit from this exciting new partnership.
“We’ve been working closely with CATCH to ensure the best possible training experience, with a blend of technical knowledge and practical hands-on skills.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming our new apprentices who will play an important role in our drive towards sustainable steelmaking.”
British Steel’s new engineering and technical apprentices for Scunthorpe will join the business in September and, over the course of their three-year programmes, will work towards a National Apprenticeship while earning a competitive salary. Nick said:
“Many of our senior leaders joined as apprentices and our new recruits will have a superb opportunity to follow in their footsteps and build the foundations for a hugely rewarding career with British Steel.”
Paul Robinson, Director of Education and Training at CATCH, said:
“British Steel has a proud legacy and the people who work there have a deep-rooted sense of belonging. These values closely align with our own at CATCH.
“We are extremely proud to be working in partnership with the team and to support the development of their future workforce. Together we will provide a high-quality apprenticeship programme that blends technical expertise with practical, hands-on training, giving apprentices the tools they need to thrive in their new careers.
“We look forward to a long partnership and to playing a key role in British Steel’s journey as it continues to invest in place, people, skills and the community.”
British Steel is recruiting a total of 58 apprentices this year. In addition to the 36 engineering and technical apprenticeships in Scunthorpe, six functional roles have been created at its headquarters, 14 positions at its operations on Teesside and Skinningrove, and two roles at its R&D facility in Sheffield.