ABP is the UK’s leading and best-connected port owner and operator. With a network of 21 ports around Britain, ABP offer unparalleled marine, road and rail access to domestic and international markets.
ABP Humber, consists of the ports of Immingham, Hull, Grimsby and Goole. They support over 33,000 jobs, handle more than 65 million tonnes of cargo and deal £75 billion of trade every year! Their continued investment in infrastructure, equipment and systems, ensures the ports are capable of delivering the supply chain solutions customers need.
ABP Humber, offer an exciting four year apprenticeship scheme that is split by the disciplines of electrical and mechanical. The apprenticeship sees candidates based at the Port of Immingham and Hull, where they have the opportunity to work closely with industry experts gaining first-hand experience of impressive infrastructures and giant sized kit including cranes, forklifts and tugs. From school leavers, to graduates and mature learners who have the determination to succeed in a new and exciting career. ABP offer nationally recognised qualifications and breadth of experience to help individuals realise their potential.
Working in close partnership with the ENL UTC, our students are able to explore real-world engineering problems alongside industry experts whilst discovering opportunities available within this exciting industry.
“ABP is partnered with the Engineering University Technical College (UTC) based in Scunthorpe which has many students who are keen to pursue a career in engineering, some of whom ABP supports through one-to-one mentoring.”
- Web address: www.abports.co.uk
- Location: ABP have 21 ports across the Britain. ABP Humber, consists of four ports in Immingham, Grimsby, Hull and Goole
- Example Jobs: Electrical Engineer and Mechanical Engineer
- Examples of Engagement & Activity:
- Student mentor programme, to allow our students the opportunity to learn directly from the experts
- Specialised projects delivered directly to our students
- Attendance to ENL UTC events to discuss future career opportunities, including Raising Aspirations Day
- Business breakfast, allowing our students to further develop their employability skills through interaction with industry
- Employer talks regarding the roles available within the organisation
- Onsite visits to discover more about life in industry
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University is a place to feed the heart and the head. Somewhere to develop yourself personally, socially, academically. Where you say yes to every opportunity and do things you’d never dreamed of. It’s your key to a brilliant future. At the University of Hull, you get it all in equal measure. From their friendly academics, to beautiful campus, and superb facilities, there are more reasons than ever to choose Hull.
As the region’s premier provider of accredited Engineering degree courses, the University of Hull has substantial experience and expertise in Digital Technology, Science and Engineering through undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Cutting-edge research addresses real world issues, from advancements in Medical Engineering to improvements in the Wind Energy, Renewables Technologies and Environment Sectors.
Ideally suited in supporting the ENL UTC’s aim of preparing our young people for the world of work, our partnership with the university is vital in helping prepare and support students for their future career. Enabling them to discover even more possibilities and opportunities. Working closely together, our students are able to experience life on campus, alongside discovering their top-class facilities that are ideal for them to live and learn.
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- Web address: https://www.hull.ac.uk/
- Location:Hull, UK, HU6 7RX. How to find get there can be found here.
- Example Undergraduate Courses: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering and Medical Engineering.
- Entry Requirements: Please see the list of qualifications the University of Hull accept here.
- Examples of Engagement & Activity:
- Student mentor programme, to allow our students the opportunity to learn directly from the experts
- Specialised talks around the real world applications of Science and Engineering from a university lecturer
- Attendance to ENL UTC events to discuss future post-16 opportunities
- Interactive masterclasses at the university, for our students to find out more about the engineering courses available
- Invitations to special events with talks from industry experts, researchers and university lecturers
- Campus visits and tours
- Year 10 and 12 Summer School, to discover more about life at university and the course available
- UCAS events for students to kick start their research into what comes next
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Orsted develop, construct and operate wind farms and are a global leader in the offshore industry
The Ofsted vision is a world that runs entirely on green energy. Orsted construct and operate offshore and onshore wind farms, bioenergy plants and provide energy products to its customers throughout Europe. On the east coast of the UK, Orsted are currently constructing the world’s largest offshore wind farms; Hornsea One and Two. Both will be operated from their Grimsby base, the East Coast Hub, the largest offshore wind operations and maintenance facility in the world!
Orsted work closely with our staff and students to introduce their three year Wind Turbine Technician apprenticeship scheme. To find out more about the company and the careers available, carry on scrolling!
“Securing a workforce for the future is important to us and we need to attract new talent and the brightest minds into our business to achieve our ambition to live in a world that runs entirely on green energy.”
Offshore wind farm competition!
Want to learn more about offshore wind farms? Join Orsted’s, mini competition to identify and assess where a new wind farm should be constructed, as well as testing your Orsted knowledge and showcasing your very own wind turbine construction.
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- Web address: www.orsted.com
- Location: In the UK, their offices are based in Grimsby
- Example Jobs: Wind Turbine Technician
- What they look for in their future workforce:
- A good technical understanding and ability to handle problem-solving and fault-finding
- A passion for manual dexterity work
- A mature attitude to safety
- Good communication skills
- Ability to use ICT equipment
- Examples of Engagement & Activity:
- Student mentor programme, to allow our students the opportunity to learn directly from the experts
- Specialised projects delivered directly to our students
- Attendance to ENL UTC events to discuss future career opportunities
- Employer talks regarding the roles available within the organisation
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Tronox Holdings plc. (formerly Cristal) is one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality titanium products. Their extensive portfolio includes; titanium dioxide pigment, specialty-grade titanium dioxide products and high-purity titanium chemicals, and zircon.
Tronox, mine titanium-bearing mineral sands and operate upgrading facilities that produce high-grade titanium feedstock materials, pig iron and other minerals. With around 7,000 employees worldwide, their rich diversity, unmatched vertical integration model and unparalleled operational and technical expertise across the value chain, position Tronox as the preeminent titanium dioxide producer in the world.
Tronox has been linked with the ENL UTC, from the start and our working relationship has continued to grow and develop since. Passionate about helping to develop the next generation of skilled engineers, Tronox work alongside the UTC year-round offering many great opportunities.
“We are extremely passionate about our partnership with the ENL UTC and the invaluable opportunities we can provide to the students and staff. Helping to shape the curriculum ensures the students will leave education with the skills that are relevant not only to Tronox, but to other local employers aswell.”
- Web address: www.tronox.com
- Location: In the UK, their plant is based in Stallingborough
- Example Jobs: Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Process Operations, Laboratory Technician and IT Technician
- Example of Engagement & Activity:
- Staff outset days. Where our staff visit their site to find out about opportunities in industry and about what employers are looking for in their workforce
- Student mentor programme, to allow our students the opportunity to learn directly from the experts
- Specialised projects delivered directly to our students
- Onsite visits
- Employer talks regarding the roles available within the organisation
- Tronox employee Mark Booth, recently joined the ENL UTC for the academic year 2019/20, as a Teacher of Engineering, passing on his expertise and knowledge to our students
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Phillips 66 Humber Refinery, is located within North Lincolnshire and is one of the most complex refineries in the P66 portfolio. A diversified energy manufacturing and logistics company, with a portfolio of Midstream, Chemicals, Refining and Marketing and Specialities businesses. Phillips 66 processes, transports, stores and markets fuels and products globally.
Phillips 66 produce around 14 million litres of petrol every year, processing some 221,000 barrels of oil a day and employing around 1,100 onsite workers. They offer a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to enter the engineering and technology industries whilst helping the global economy thrive.
Phillips 66 work closely with the ENL UTC, to offer work experience placements and apprenticeship opportunities in a variety of engineering disciplines. Our students have the unique opportunity to learn directly from industry experts, enabling them to explore, evaluate and justify the best solutions to real-world engineering problems.
“Partnership work like this is essential to help deliver well rounded, qualified and experienced young people; our employees of the future. It’s great to work with such a proactive school as the ENL UTC.”
- Web address: phillips66.co.uk
- Example Jobs: Engineering, Mechanical and Instrumentation Apprenticeships, Controls Systems Specialist, Environmental and Project Engineers and Instrumentation Technicians
- Location: Their Humber Refinery, is based in South Killingholme, Immingham
- Engagement: Phillips 66 work closely with the ENL UTC all year round and have helped to support through;
- Staff outset days. Where our staff visit their site to find out about opportunities in industry and about what employers are looking for in their workforce
- Student mentor programme, to allow our students the opportunity to learn directly from the experts
- Onsite visits for students
- Work placements offered to selected students
- School courtyard equipment sponsored by Phillips 66
- Greenpower Formula 24 race sponsorship and guidance
- Curriculum support
- Industry projects designed specifically for our students
Want to meet the Phillips 66 team and get a head start on your future career?
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