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Mechanical Apprentice Instructor

Job details
Posting date: 03 October 2024
Salary: £26,600 to £30,500 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 31 October 2024
Location: sa13 2ng
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Tata Steel UK
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Job Title: Mechanical Apprentice Instructor

Department: Learning & Development

Location: Port Talbot (SA13)

Salary: £26,600 - £30,500 + benefits

Closing Date: Thursday 31st October 2024



We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Mechanical apprentice instructor, to shape the next generation of talent in the steel industry.

Join us at a pivotal moment as we transition to green steel making and play a key role in training and inspiring our future workforce.



What you will do

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Apprentice Instructor to be based from our Apprentice Training Academy in Port Talbot. The role will be expected to cover all South Wales sites in the delivery of training. Instructors are subject matter experts who are responsible for the design, & delivery, assessment and evaluation of high impact learning events (either directly and/or via third parties as appropriate).



Jobholders work in partnership with a range of internal &/or external stakeholders to ensure that training approaches are efficient and effective and meet business needs and/or the requirements of national qualification bodies, ensuring transfer of learning with optimum return on training investment. Working within the Apprentice Training team, you will be responsible for providing support and guidance to learners, providing a positive learner experience and ensuring the team KPI’s are met. Instructors are responsible for the delivery and assessment of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ).



Duties and responsibilities with the role will include but not be limited to:

Ensure all safety, health & environment requirements, including both TATA and relevant third party regulatory bodies all fully met with regard to all development / training activities (e.g. Competent Authority, HSE, Lloyds Audit etc.).
Become a resident expert in legislation and best practice in the field.
To maintain knowledge of all relevant Safety, Health & Environment Standards
Design training materials to enable individuals to successfully complete a programme of learning as defined by the relevant functional platform/capability framework &/or national awarding body
Maintain & improve the training environment, ensuring that facilities, equipment, tools and materials are maintained safely and are fit for use
Deliver training effectively, demonstrating insight into learning techniques and adapting delivery style appropriately to the learner
Understand the requirements of external accrediting bodies and be occupationally competent to assess the knowledge & skill requirements.
Judge whether the total evidence is sufficient to consider the candidate competent.
Inform learners and managers in the unit of training outcomes


What you will need

Essential:

Minimum 5 years of machine workshop experience (lathe/miller).
Completion of a time-served apprenticeship.
Previous experience operating and training individuals on mechanical workshop machines.
Educated to HNC/HND level.
Plant knowledge.
A good understanding of the education system.


Desirable:

Ability to deliver mechanical courses, including topics such as pumps, gearboxes, shaft alignment, and basic fitting.
Train the Trainer qualification.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as familiarity with SAP and People Link.
Understanding of competency processes.
Knowledge of the NVQ process at Levels 2, 3, and 4.
NVQ assessor TAQA trained or equivalent.


For a full job description or if you’d like an informal discussion, please contact: kelly.coombs@tatasteeleurope.com



What we can offer you

Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:

A market competitive salary
35 days holidays per annum
Annual Pay Review
Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.



Why us?

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.

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 Stoves cooking less carbon – YouTube

To learn more about who we are and what we can offer our future employees, please click on the link to watch the following video: Tata Steel – A place you can thrive – YouTube