The Future is Bright for Firth Rixson Apprentices

Firth Rixson have welcomed 18 young apprentices who will work across their various sites around Sheffield, Rotherham and Derbyshire. Employing over 1500 people, Firth Rixson have become a larger and more competitive provider of rings, forgings and metal products worldwide. Through acquisitions in the USA and UK, growing operations in continental Europe and China, and a new closed die forging facility under construction in Savannah, Georgia they continue to invest in the future.

New £5.93 minimum wage rate from October

National Minimum Wage rates are to rise from October 2010, with the minimum rate for workers aged 21 and over rising to £5.93 an hour. And for the first time a minimum wage rate for apprentices has been set.

Vacancies at Brinsworth Training Ltd

View our new ‘Jobs’ tab to get information on all the current vacancies at Brinsworth Training. Vacancies can include those within the company and also apprenticeship vacancies for businesses within the region.

 Our ‘Jobs’ page is updated regularly with information on positions available including: location of work, contracted hours and pay. If you would like further information on any of the vacancies we have available you can email your request to info@brinsworthtraining.co.uk or alternatively you can arrange a visit to the centre by calling Paul Reeves on 01709 389520

EEF Future Manufacturing Awards 2010

Maybe you’re looking to re-train your workforce. Pull out all the stops to fulfil a huge order. Halve your carbon footprint. Or get lean.

At EEF, they know that every manufacturer in the UK has stories like this to tell.

Stories they want everyone to hear. That’s why they have set up the Future Manufacturing Awards. Your story could win you one of the Future Manufacturing Awards, as well as valuable recognition for your business and your people.

Winners last year included small family-owned businesses as well as huge multinational giants. All they had in common was the passion to try something different – and apply for an award.