Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship

Location: Hartlepool (TS25)

Length of Apprenticeship: 3 years

Salary: Year 1 approx. £15,184 (in line with Government guidelines)

Years 2 & 3 – subject to satisfactory performance, age, government guidelines and progression through the apprentice scheme.

Closing Date: Sunday 12th April 2026

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

What you will do

As an electrical craft maintenance engineer you will be responsible for maintaining the safety, reliability, quality & performance of the relevant equipment. This will involve preventative & breakdown maintenance, installation of equipment and continuous improvement techniques in an effort to reduce costs & improve efficiency

Exposure to duties will include the use of a computer based maintenance & stores system, isolation / making safe equipment, following prescribed preventative maintenance routines, responding to breakdown situations and apply continuous improvement techniques work.

The tasks cover a wide range of disciplines and equipment including:

• Safety Critical Systems
• Conveyance & pipe handling equipment
• Over Head Cranes & mobile plant
• Motor Maintenance (AC & DC)
• Inverter and Converter drive systems
• Low Voltage & High Voltage distribution
• Domestic and Industrial installations
• Automated cutting & milling equipment
• High Frequency Induction Heating and Welding equipment
• PC & PLC Software

Universal skills gained are:

• Application of IET Regulations
• Inspection and Plant Condition Monitoring (Plant Maintenance)
• Fault finding and diagnosis
• Slinging, Rigging & Transportation
• Bench fitting and machining skills, drill, presses, lathe, grinding

The Apprenticeship

The successful candidate will be joining an established 3 year apprenticeship training program using nationally recognized qualification, leading to an “Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship”. This apprenticeship is delivered by the local college.

The three year period will consist of:

• Year 1: Full time College Study (Level 2 & 3)
• Year 2 & 3: Onsite shift-working* with one day release to college. This includes a rotation within different departments/functions.

*Shift work is dependent on age.

Apprentices are encouraged to enhance their studies further by completing a HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the latter part of their apprenticeship.

Experience will include aspects of:

• Maintenance Engineering & Planning
• Environmental & Energy Awareness
• H&S Working (IOSH)
• Continuous Improvement techniques

What you will need

You must have, as a minimum, 6 GCSE’s, grades A* - C or grade 4 – 9. Two GCSE’s must be at Grade B (6) or higher in Mathematics and one STEM Subject, and four GCSE’s must be at Grade C (4) or higher and include English Language.

It is essential you have:

• a genuine interest in Engineering and Manufacturing, showing a passion for this type of work.
• strong communication and listening skills
• qualities that will fit into our way of thinking; include passion, drive, enthusiasm, imagination and the ability to adapt to new challenges.

We are looking for innovative minds and skills that go beyond just pure academic ability in order to drive change and really make a difference.

We’re passionate about achievement, excellence and breakthrough thinking, and people at every level here have a thirst for development their knowledge. You’ll embrace change with enthusiasm, take ownership of issues and inspire others towards a culture of innovation.

What We Can Offer You

You will 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

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.