Role: Technical Placements to work in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy/Materials Science, Sciences (Chemistry or Physics), Product Market Development, Process Control and Automation
Salary: £14,500
Location: Port Talbot works or Llanwern Works, South Wales

When it comes to taking your career forward, Corus is the driving force.

We are passionate about making the world a better place. Using the perfect blend of world-class manufacturing processes, innovative research centres and inspired individuals, we can achieve the vision of becoming leaders in our field.

If you take pride in everything you do and strive to be the best, go to our website to find our more about our placement opportunities. www.corusgroupcareers.com.

Training

Corus has its own training centre based at Ashorne Hill Management College in Warwickshire. A careers awareness day is run at this training centre for high performing placements prior to their return to University. You will also receive on the job training.

What is the package?

• The placement salary for a July 2010 start is £14,500 P/A.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Local benefits (e.g. gym membership, subsidised food costs).
• Work in industry within an international business providing relevant work experience before entering the graduate workplace.
• Tailored training to meet your needs.
• Sponsorship opportunities upon completion of a successful placement.
• A way for Corus to identify possible graduate recruits.

Sponsorship

As a placement student in the UK, if you successfully complete at least a 3-month placement, you are eligible to apply for sponsorship from Corus. This comprises £1,500 given in 3 installments of £500, one per term. Continued sponsorship throughout the academic year is dependent on you achieving preferably at least a 2:1 average and good reports from your university tutor.

Armourers & Brasiers Student Award

Two scholarships of £1,000 are awarded each year to undergraduate students who show excellence in the areas of Materials Science and Materials Engineering. The Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers award the prizes to outstanding candidates during their studies, in conjunction with Corus. Students who undertake an industrial training placement with Corus are encouraged as part of their own development to submit an application for this award. The application takes the form of a report on the project undertaken during their placement.

Corus has its own training centre based at Ashorne Hill Management College in Warwickshire. A careers awareness day is run at this training centre for high performing placements prior to their return to University.