Tooling Apprentice - Corby

Job Title: Tooling Apprenticeship (Machining)

Location: Corby Site (NN17) & Northampton College (NN3)

Salary: Year 1 £15,184 with yearly increases

Length of apprenticeship: 4 years

Closing Date: Sunday 12 th April 2026

At Tata Steel we believe that our strength is not just in our steel, but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

Make a tangible impact

To achieve Tata Steel's vision we are looking for people with the qualities that will fit into our way of thinking; these include passion, drive, enthusiasm, imagination and the ability to adapt to new challenges.

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 engineers play a crucial role in the life cycle of our unique equipment. From large scale procurement and customer focused projects to hands on maintenance, the variety of experiences here is unlike any other company.

We are looking for innovative minds and skills that go beyond just pure academic ability in order to drive change and really make a difference.

4 Year Apprenticeship - College & On-Site Training

Working hours on site will vary by area but the majority of areas will work 7am - 3pm throughout your apprenticeship years.

We see your potential

We are looking for people who:

• Have strong communication and listening skills
• Are keen to learn
• Are reliable - with good timekeeping skills
• Are able to work in a team
• Are interested in the engineering/manufacturing industry
• Are comfortable with shift working

You'llneedtohave5GCSEsorequivalent(includingEnglish Language,MathsandScience)at Grades A - C or level 4 - 9 or equivalents.

You will also need to have a genuine interest in engineering and show a passion for this type of work.

What we can offer you

As well as a competitive starting salary, you will also be eligible for a wide variety of benefits including:

• Nationally recognised qualifications
• Employment opportunities and career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing Tata Steel training, which has built a reputation as one of the best within the industry
• One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
• Discounted shopping with various local and national retailers and services including Vodafone, Nandos, Virgin Holidays, Jaguar Land Rover, ASOS.
• Free onsite parking at all of our sites

Why us?

Tata Steel Tubes has one of the broadest ranges of welded tube from any steel manufacturer; supplying the construction, conveyance, pressure, energy, automotive, engineering & precision tube markets.

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.

Sustainabilityis at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuouslyimprovingour performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.

Job Info

• Job Identification 827
• Job Category Apprentice
• Posting Date 03/06/2026, 03:40 PM
• Apply Before 04/12/2026, 10:59 PM
• LOCATION Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom