Early Careers play a huge part in our history and modern successes. We hired our first apprentice in 1996 and since then have hired 250 apprentices onto our annual, award-winning apprenticeship programme. Apprentices are part of our DNA and they make up more than 10 per cent of our employee base.
Our 2026 apprenticeship intake is now OPEN, please visit our careers page to view the opportunities on offer - Click here to view our current vacancies!
As well as apprenticeships, we offer diverse work experience and placement opportunities. If you are interested, please fill in the contact form at the bottom of this page!
We are proud to have a dedicated Early Careers team and an established support system within our People & Culture department.
“As someone who started their career here as an apprentice in 1996, I am an avid fan of our programme and view it as one of our most important assets. It is the lifeblood of this company. Our apprentices are Sheffield Forgemasters’ future leaders and decision-makers.
Gareth Barker - Chief Operating Officer
“As someone who started their career here as an apprentice in 1996, I am an avid fan of our programme and view it as one of our most important assets. It is the lifeblood of this company. Our apprentices are Sheffield Forgemasters’ future leaders and decision-makers.
Gareth Barker - Chief Operating Officer
"Starting my apprenticeship was the best decision I’ve ever made. It has enabled me to grow and develop throughout my career. I have always been invested in and supported throughout my time with Sheffield Forgemasters."
Harriett Eccles - People Partner
"Starting my apprenticeship was the best decision I’ve ever made. It has enabled me to grow and develop throughout my career. I have always been invested in and supported throughout my time with Sheffield Forgemasters."
Harriett Eccles - People Partner
"My degree apprenticeship at Sheffield Forgemasters enabled me to gain a Bachelor of Engineering Degree, alongside gaining experience and learning from my colleagues. I use the skills and knowledge I learned in my apprenticeship in my everyday working life."
Dan Millington - Technical Sales Manager – Steel Processing
"My degree apprenticeship at Sheffield Forgemasters enabled me to gain a Bachelor of Engineering Degree, alongside gaining experience and learning from my colleagues. I use the skills and knowledge I learned in my apprenticeship in my everyday working life."
Dan Millington - Technical Sales Manager – Steel Processing
"My time at Sheffield Forgemasters has been incredibly rewarding. The environment here has pushed me to broaden my knowledge through college courses and working with different departments."
Kya Fordham - Trainee Accountant
"My time at Sheffield Forgemasters has been incredibly rewarding. The environment here has pushed me to broaden my knowledge through college courses and working with different departments."
Kya Fordham - Trainee Accountant
"I started my apprenticeship with Sheffield Forgemasters over 20 years ago, and I learned so much from my highly skilled and knowledgeable mentor throughout. Since then, I have progressed to become Senior Site Control Engineer. My career development would not of been possible without my apprenticeship."
John Parkin - Site LV Electrical Engineering Manager
"I started my apprenticeship with Sheffield Forgemasters over 20 years ago, and I learned so much from my highly skilled and knowledgeable mentor throughout. Since then, I have progressed to become Senior Site Control Engineer. My career development would not of been possible without my apprenticeship."
John Parkin - Site LV Electrical Engineering Manager
"My experience at Sheffield Forgemasters has been brilliant so far. I have learnt so many new things as an engineer and as a person and have been involved in many STEM engagement activities. The opportunity to work here has also allowed me to expand my network of contacts and build new friendships."
Andre Laycock-Charles - Production Fitter
"My experience at Sheffield Forgemasters has been brilliant so far. I have learnt so many new things as an engineer and as a person and have been involved in many STEM engagement activities. The opportunity to work here has also allowed me to expand my network of contacts and build new friendships."
Andre Laycock-Charles - Production Fitter
