Materials Processing Institute to go on recruitment drive across the Tees Valley
The Materials Processing Institute (MPI) will be recruiting for a number of apprentice, research and consultancy positions over the course of 2018 as part of plans to meet increased demand for its services, buoyed by significant partnerships being secured with steel companies from across the world, a recent news report in the local business media has been able to reveal.
The jobs drive marks the first time since 1998 that the MPI will welcome a cohort of apprentices.
In December 2017, the company secured a multimillion-pound partnership with Liberty House Group to support its global operations, having already welcomed delegations from British Steel and Thyssenkrupp earlier in the year. It is also expecting to extend its current services to SMEs and start-ups through its SME Technology Centre.
Chris McDonald, chief executive of the Materials Processing Institute, said: "We have enjoyed a successful period of sustained growth and further developed partnerships with a host of leading companies within the steel, metals and materials industries, which has supported the expansion of the Institute.
"It also marks the first time in 20 years that we have actively recruited apprentices, in addition to creating graduate positions, as we look to offer opportunities to young people to progress their careers.
"It is an exciting period for everyone associated with the Institute and we are now looking to capitalise on this strong growth and create further job opportunities that will strengthen our workforce. This recruitment will also help us to continue to provide business growth support for businesses located in the region and beyond."
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