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Apprentice of the Year Awards 2026

We hosted our annual Apprentice of the Year Awards on Friday 16th October 2026, bringing everyone together to celebrate the hard work, skills and achievements of our apprentices at MTL Advanced in Rotherham. The evening welcomed apprentices, their families, training providers, MTL colleagues and guests from the local community to…

Feature in International Institute of Welding Magazine

Apprentices from MTL Advanced in Rotherham and WEC Engineering Academy in Blackburn have received international recognition after their collaborative horse sculpture, Doublet, was featured in the International Institute of Welding (IIW) publication, Welded Art Photographic Exhibition – Shaping the Future. Click here to view the IIW Magazine The sculpture appears…

HRH The Princess Royal visits MTL

Rotherham, UK – HRH The Princess Royal visited MTL Advanced, part of WEC Group, on Friday 20th February 2026 to meet apprentices, engineers and senior leadership, recognising the company’s continued investment in skills development, innovation and regional growth. Her Royal Highness toured the Rotherham facility at a pivotal moment in…
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Apprenticeship Open Evenings 2026

We are inviting aspiring engineers to attend one of two Apprenticeship Open Evenings at our Rotherham facility next month, giving potential candidates a unique opportunity to explore a future career in engineering. With 20 new apprenticeship vacancies available for a September 2026 start, these events are designed to provide valuable…
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MTL Annual Apprentice of the Year Awards 2025

Celebrating Success: Our 2025 Apprentice of the Year Awards We recently hosted our annual Apprentice of the Year Awards 2025 at MTL Advanced, a special evening dedicated to celebrating the hard work, skills, and achievements of our incredible apprentices in Rotherham. The event brought together over 100 guests, including our…
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Welcoming Our New Apprentices to MTL Advanced

Building future talent through hands-on training and expert guidance We’re delighted to welcome a new group of apprentices to MTL Advanced as they begin their training at the MTL Apprentice Training Academy. Their journey will see them rotate through different areas of our business, building a broad set of skills…