Sheffield Forgemasters have become to the latest engineering firm to join the Next Gen Makers community movement.
As a global leader in steel production and engineering, Sheffield Forgemasters designs, manufactures and delivers world-class steel forgings and castings
In March this year, Sheffield Forgemasters launched a drive to recruit 14 apprentices for 2024, as it upskills for one of the world’s most advanced manufacturing facilities.
As part of the Next Gen Makers community movement, Sheffield Forgemasters will join around 80 other engineering and manufacturing firms across the UK.
Their membership recognises that as a company they are committed to investing in the ongoing training and development of the next generation of engineers, benchmarking and ensuring their Apprenticeship Scheme is best in class and working towards being recognised as an exemplar employer for engineering apprenticeships with the Engineering Apprenticeships: Employer Accreditation.
As a member of the movement, Sheffield Forgemasters will also benefit from being involved in the Engineering Apprenticeships: Excellent Employers school careers platform, which inspires the next generation of engineers by shining a light on the UK’s best employers across 8 regions in the UK.
Sheffield Forgemasters’ apprentice recruitment drive will see successful applicants join the company during a hugely exciting period as it drives forward its recapitalisation programme.
Appointed apprentices at Sheffield Forgemasters will receive fully-funded training, working towards a professional qualification whilst getting paid, and will have a future career in one of the most advanced engineering facilities of its kind.
Nicola Childs, Head of People Development, said: “As we progress with our recapitalisation programme, we are seeking out the most capable and committed individuals to join our team.
“Sheffield Forgemasters has a secure future following our MoD acquisition, as we push on with a the programme to create a new level of engineering skills-sets within defence and civil nuclear manufacture.”
The company is investing over the next ten years to support its defence-critical assets, including a new heavy forge line and building, major machine tool replacements and the creation of a new machining facility, which will be unmatched outside of the UK.
Nicola added: “We are proud to be able to invest in the next generation of apprentices. We know firsthand the positive impact apprenticeships have on the success of a business.”