Severfield opens new apprentice training school

Having just welcomed a record number of 40 new apprentices into the Group, Severfield has celebrated the opening of a brand-new Apprentice Training School at its largest manufacturing facility in Dalton near Thirsk.

The facility provides a dedicated production area that acts as a ‘mini factory’ for apprentices to practice manufacturing operations such as welding and grinding in an environment away from the main production lines.

Severfield said this highlights its ongoing commitment to develop future talent and support young people in harnessing the skills that are essential to the future of the construction and manufacturing industries.

Jill Jenkins, Early Careers Manager at Severfield, said: “We are thrilled to welcome this year’s intake of apprentices who will be integral to shaping the future of our industry.

“We are deeply committed to investing in young talent, and our apprenticeship programme provides a solid foundation of practical skills and real-world experience for young people. The new training school at Dalton is a great example of how we will support and nurture the next generation of skilled individuals, who will help drive innovation and success across our company and the wider industry.”

The training school was officially opened by Mark Bates, Inward Investment Sector Manager – Manufacturing, from York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, as part of Severfield’s celebrations of National Manufacturing Day (24 September).

He said: “It is fantastic to see Severfield investing in this type of facility for its future colleagues. It will act as a unique starting point for young people to learn in, as well as prepare them for the larger live factory environment. Investment such as this in training and skilling the region’s manufacturing workforce of tomorrow is very much welcomed by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.”