Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

Location: Port Talbot (SA13)

Salary: starting from £21,000

Length of apprenticeship: 4 – 5 years

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026

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.

This Engineering Degree Apprenticeship advert encompasses Mechanical and Electrical Degree Apprenticeships.

As part of your application please select your preferred discipline.

The Role

An Engineering Degree Apprenticeship within Tata Steel offers a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a passion for Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Our Degree Apprenticeship programme offers excellent opportunities for individuals to use the practical experience gained in real world setting alongside studying for a Degree, cementing your engineering knowledge to a high level.

The engineering function at TATA Steel plays a vital role in keeping our sites running smoothly. You will work closely with colleagues in engineering across a wide range of manufacturing areas ensuring that plant availability and performance is optimised and that targets are achieved. It involves operating at pace and with precision to accurate technical guidelines. Skill, expertise and dedication are critical.

The Apprenticeship

Our Degree Apprenticeship allows you to study for an industry-recognised qualification whilst earning a competitive salary. As an apprentice you will be given day release to study at University and combine this experience with real responsibilities in the workplace. A dedicated mentor will guide you through your personal & professional development.

The Degree Apprenticeships have a typical duration of 4-5 years (subject to entry qualifications and experience) during which you will attain both a professional and an academic qualification to further your career.

Engineering Degree Apprentices will work towards completing:

• A range of on job and off job industry specific training to be competent in your specific role
• BSc (Hons) in your chosen discipline

Please note; Tata Steel will chose the college/university in which studies will take place.

The Candidate

To be considered for our Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Programme you will need to have 5 GCSEs or equivalent (including English Language, Science & Maths) at Grade C/4 or above. Included within your 5 GCSEs must be at least a B or a 6 in GCSE Maths.

And

You must have or be predicted to achieve 3 x A levels (in Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths) at B, C, C or equivalent

Or

A BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering or equivalent discipline (minimum 120 Credits).

Other skills & qualities required for the role:

• Confident communication skills and proactive problem solving approach
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
• Good IT skills
• Confident Presentation skills
• Full Driving license
• Effective time management skills
• Detail orientated
• Experience within Engineering Manufacturing or other work environment would be advantageous
• Flexible attitude to locations and times of work.
• Eagerness to gain experience in a wide range of operations.
• Commitment to own personal development

In order to be considered for this position, you must be able to provide during the selection process evidence of the qualifications specified.

What we can offer you

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

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.

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 is transforming the UK largest steelworks with £1.25 billion of investment in a state-of-the-art electric arc furnace, together with a new pickle line and other upgrades.

This will enable us to become a world-leading centre for low-CO₂ steelmaking, helping to create a sustainable business for future generations of steelmakers.