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The scale of the work we do means that Tata is an immense arena for learning and development.
About the role
If you want an opportunity to test your academic knowledge and training in a practical, professional setting, Tata Steel can offer a fantastic learning experience. Our placement programme offers undergraduates the chance to develop hands-on commercial experience in a complex and large-scale professional setting. It’s a chance to work on real life projects and take on personal responsibility for delivering high quality outcomes. But you can also be confident that you’ll have considerable support and encouragement from a highly experienced team, who are experts in their fields. We are also open to applications from students who have recently graduated and are looking to expand their knowledge and experience in this field.
The Tata Steel 20 Inch Pipe Mill Engineering Projects Team is a fast-paced, results-centred engineering support function to a high-performing, heavy-industrial manufacturing business. We are currently engaged in several exciting engineering projects that will deliver tangible improvements to the performance, reliability and safety of this steel tube mill, based in Hartlepool.
To support in these projects and to enable a suitable Mechanical Engineering student the opportunity to develop their skills and experience, within a team of highly proficient professional engineers, we are offering a position for up to one year within this team.
Depending upon the candidate’s experience and preference, three options are available for roles within the team:
Option A - Project Management
This role will see the candidate assisting with the planning and management of a large development project. Responsibilities will include:
- Scheduling of project activities.
- Budget control.
- Producing purchasing enquiry documents, evaluating quotations, and negotiating with suppliers.
- Managing contractors.
- Liaising with construction personnel.
- Planning construction activities, including resourcing, risk-assessment and risk-control.
Option B - Construction Management
This role will see the candidate assisting with the management of construction activities on the ground, including:
- Workshop fabrication and assembly.
- Interpretation of engineering documents and drawings.
- Construction / installation management.
- Health and safety controls management.
- Managing contractors.
Option C - Project Mechanical Design
This role will see the candidate producing designs and engineering drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks CAD software to assist with developing the on-going improvements and innovations that keep the 20 Inch Pipe Mill in the top league of world-wide tube manufacturing industry.
To be eligible for a placement you should be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
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.
As well as your starting salary of £18,100 you will also be eligible for a wide variety of benefits including:
- 35 days’ holiday pro rata
- 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
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.
