British Steel has agreed a new partnership with training provider Catch as it prepares to welcome new apprentices into the business.
Catch delivers services tailored to meet the needs of including it’s world-class training facilities, membership networks and school outreach work.
The UK primary steelmaker is set to take on its first apprentices for three years, including 36 in engineering and technical roles in Scunthorpe.
Training for these apprentices will be delivered by expert tutors from Catch, and follow a flexible delivery model, allowing for learning both on-site and at the Catch facility at Stallingborough.
Nick Ashton, HR director at British Steel, said: “Catch has an outstanding reputation, and we’re delighted our new apprentices – our next generation of engineers and technical experts – will benefit from this exciting new partnership.
“We’ve been working closely with Catch to ensure the best possible training experience, with a blend of technical knowledge and practical hands-on skills.”
Ashton added that many of the senior leaders at British Steel started as apprentices.
Paul Robinson, director of education and training at Catch stated: “British Steel has a proud legacy and the people that work there have a deep-rooted sense of belonging, these values closely align with our own at Catch.”
British Steel is recruiting 58 apprentices this year, with roles in areas such as operations and R&D being offered at other facilities as well.
