Mechanical Engineering Graduate Hartlepool 2022

We pride ourselves on our world-class products, processes and people. We value individuality and believe that exposing people to genuine challenges on live projects fosters creativity and allows potential to be fulfilled.

The role

The scale of the work we do means that Tata is an immense arena for learning and development.

Engineering is at the heart of our industry and the efficiency and capability of our production facilities are the building blocks of a successful business.

Our Mechanical Engineers operate on a scale and precision not even imagined by many other sectors. This is an opportunity to play a crucial role in the life cycle management of our unique equipment. You will specify, design, build, install, commission and maintain a huge range of machines, ensuring that high performance is maintained and that the highest safety standards are met. Opportunities exist for short and longer term project based work including interaction with cross functional teams from inception, through commission and into the operational phase

There are constant opportunities to work with emerging technologies, build your expertise and make a vital impact on the quality of the final product.

The successful candidate will be joining an established 2 year graduate training program with full accreditation from major engineering institutions; IMechE / IET and IEE, and is in a position to provide a route to incorporated or Chartered Engineering status.

The graduate program period will consist of

• Overall Business awareness,
• Management training (ILM),
• Graduate Development program,
• Networking with other graduates,
• Site Tours.

including a rotation within different departments/functions. Following this rotational period, you'll be supported towards a substantive position

Experience gained will include aspects of

• Front line supervision of shift multi-disciplinary team
• Maintenance Engineering & Planning
• Environmental & Energy Awareness
• CAD (Solidworks)
• Project Specification Development & Costing
• Project management (CDM)
• H&S Management (NEBOSH)
• Continuous Improvement techniques

Target roles include, Maintenance Engineering, Design Engineer, Manufacturing Process Development, Reliability Engineering, Mechanical Site Services & Rail, Project Management, Engineering Management.

What you need

You must have at least a 2:1 Degree in Mechanical Engineering (IMechE Accredited), or closely related degree. Supported with A/B grades in STEM A level results or equivalent qualifications.

Core skills & interests are to include

• Engineering Mathematics & Statistics
• Mechanics
• Materials Science / FEA
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Thermo-fluid Dynamics

It is an advantage, but not essential, for those candidates who can show

• An “Industrial” final year project with skills in project management.
• Some working experience, preferably in a technical environment (as part of an industrial placement / apprenticeship).

Driven, passionate and tenacious, your strong sense of personal accountability is bolstered by your eye for the bigger picture. Outstanding problem-solving skills and the ability to inspire trust and build engagement are also essential.

The graduate programme

There are few organisations who can offer the scale, complexity and diversity of career opportunities that you will find at Tata Steel. Throughout the programme you will gain experience of a wealth of systems, operations, methods and tools. You will be supported by experienced professionals with excellent on the job training. You will be in charge of your graduate training programme whilst having access to different training opportunities both to develop your soft skills and your technical skills Tata Steel will give you real projects to deliver to help you develop programme skills, influence people and manage effectively. Opportunities to work collaboratively with various departments to discover the best solutions whilst ensuring solutions proposed align with business strategic goals.

You can expect to be challenged every day, but you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside professional experts who can help you achieve and exceed your own ambitions. Be part of our team and make the difference together.

What do we offer?

As well as your starting salary of £28,500 you will also be eligible for a wide variety of benefits including:

• One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes
• Welcome bonus
• 35 days’ holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Graduate loan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CSR / volunteering opportunities
• Discounted shopping with various local and national retailers and services including Vodafone, Nandos, Virgin Holidays, Jaguar Land Rover, ASOS.
• A business and social networking platform for young professionals to develop in fun and energetic activities in and outside of work

The business

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.