News: Harsco launches 2013 apprentice search
Rotherham based Harsco Metals and Minerals has launched its 2013 search for six new apprentices.
The supplier of environmental and logistical solutions to industry operates the Steelphalt site at Templeborough, and began its apprenticeship programme eight years ago.
And it is now firmly established as a key developer of the next generation of mechanical, electrical, fabrication and welding skills.
Andrew Needham, business manager at Harsco's Rotherham plant, said: "I myself come from an apprenticeship background so I know all about the full benefits of this sort of scheme.
"Industry always needs good practical people and an apprenticeship can give those people an early opportunity to shine.
"A purely academic background does not always provide the skills that we require in this business and with such a limited supply available we decided to create those skills for ourselves.
"We want and need to attract young people into the business because they are the future of the business."
The Harsco scheme is a four-year apprenticeship, combining on site experience and college day release, with the opportunity to work not only in Rotherham but also at other Harsco sites across the country.
At the end of the apprenticeship there is then the chance to embark on a fifth learner year under the guidance and mentorship of a maintenance supervisor
Andrew added: "We have very strong ties but with local colleges and also centres like Sheffield Hallam University, taking our apprentices to higher levels of learning and development.
"The opportunities are absolutely immense for anybody who wants to put in the effort and learn through experience and education."
For more information contact Claire Young at Harsco: cyoung2@harsco.com
Harsco website
The supplier of environmental and logistical solutions to industry operates the Steelphalt site at Templeborough, and began its apprenticeship programme eight years ago.
And it is now firmly established as a key developer of the next generation of mechanical, electrical, fabrication and welding skills.
Andrew Needham, business manager at Harsco's Rotherham plant, said: "I myself come from an apprenticeship background so I know all about the full benefits of this sort of scheme.
"Industry always needs good practical people and an apprenticeship can give those people an early opportunity to shine.
"A purely academic background does not always provide the skills that we require in this business and with such a limited supply available we decided to create those skills for ourselves.
"We want and need to attract young people into the business because they are the future of the business."
The Harsco scheme is a four-year apprenticeship, combining on site experience and college day release, with the opportunity to work not only in Rotherham but also at other Harsco sites across the country.
At the end of the apprenticeship there is then the chance to embark on a fifth learner year under the guidance and mentorship of a maintenance supervisor
Andrew added: "We have very strong ties but with local colleges and also centres like Sheffield Hallam University, taking our apprentices to higher levels of learning and development.
"The opportunities are absolutely immense for anybody who wants to put in the effort and learn through experience and education."
For more information contact Claire Young at Harsco: cyoung2@harsco.com
Harsco website
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