Electrical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Summary

We produce high-performance alloys and stainless steels to meet the demands of the world’s most challenging markets. You will be an important part of our Engineering function, playing a crucial role in the lifecycle management of our unique equipment. Designing and developing electronic circuits, devices and systems for a range of industries.

Wage

£14,330 a year

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Your salary will increase annually. The current rates for our engineering apprenticeships are: Year 2 - £18980 Year 3 - Dependent on age Year 4 – Dependent on age

Training course

Electrical or electronic technical support engineer (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Liberty Steels operates over 24 hours and seven days a week. Applicants should be prepared to work shifts which can include weekend working. Shift allowances are paid on top of basic salaries. Days and times to be confirmed.

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Duties include but not limited to:

Specification
Design
Build
Installation
Commission
Maintenance

Of a huge range of machines, ensuring that high performance is maintained and that the highest safety standards are met. It calls for the dedication and analytical mind-set needed to investigate the root causes of failure and explore every opportunity to drive continuous improvement.

There will be ongoing opportunities to work with emerging technologies and build your expertise, enabling you to make a positive impact on the quality of our final products.

Where you’ll work

7 Fox Valley Way
Stocksbridge
Sheffield
S36 2JA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Electrical or electronic technical support engineer (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

How to comply with statutory requirements and stringent organisational safety requirements
Producing components using hand fitting techniques
Producing Electrical or Electronic Drawings using a Computer Aided Design (CAD) system
Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and High Tech equipment
Wiring and testing electrical equipment, assembling and testing electronic circuits
Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activities
Producing engineering project plans
Maintaining and improving electrical equipment and systems
Project management in undertaking engineering activities
Producing and working to engineering specifications and briefs, presenting and technical problem solving
Scheduling and managing engineering activities
Electrical and electronic product manufacturing and testing
Demonstrating technical and commercial management in planning and managing tasks and resources

Your training plan

The degree award is BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
You will attend Sheffield Hallam University on day release
Support for your End Point Assessment

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

Maths, Science or Engineering (grade BBC / Distinction Merit Merit)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Your Degree Apprenticeship will be based between our Rotherham and Stocksbridge sites where you will be placed in Technical attachment areas. It will also require you to travel to Sheffield Hallam University during term time in order to study a degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering.

About this company

LIBERTY is a global steel and mining business with a rolling capacity of over 20 million tonnes per annum (mtpa), a liquid steel capacity of over 14mtpa and has around 30,000 employees and contractors based in more than 200 locations worldwide. The company has an integrated business model and production ranges from liquid steel, made from raw and recycled materials, through to high value, precision engineered steels. LIBERTY’s products are used in a range of important industrial sectors including construction, oil and gas, aerospace, automotive, rail and infrastructure. Its steels are manufactured in a variety of grades and specifications to comply with national and international quality certifications – and to meet stringent customer specifications. Founded in 1992 by Executive Chairman and CEO, Sanjeev Gupta, LIBERTY was a commodity trading house before moving into manufacturing in 2015 with the restructuring and reopening of a steel mill in Newport, Wales (UK). Today, LIBERTY’s commodities team source raw materials, market production output and maximise the value of its businesses. Since 2015, LIBERTY has embarked on a series of acquisitions and development programmes that have transformed the business and created a global force in steel. LIBERTY is now the 8th largest steel manufacturer globally (excluding China).

Company benefits

• 35 days holiday per year running April to March (pro rata for those starting in September) • Up to a combined 16% pension contribution

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the right candidate could be offered a permanent role within the organisation

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