Corus Group - Work Placements, Work Experience and Internships

Imagine what the world would be like without steel. No hospitals, schools, transportation systems, even paperclips; the list is endless! Corus is a subsidiary of Tata Steel, one of the world's largest and most global steel producers, with a combined presence in nearly 50 countries, annual revenues of around £12 billion and a crude steel production of over 20 million tonnes.

Corus metal is used globally in projects such as the new Grand Theatre in Beijing and at Ground Zero in New York; closer to home it is used for 80% of UK made cars, track for the London Underground and the new Emirates Stadium, London.

We are passionate about making the world a better place and are committed to the adoption of sustainable practices. Using the perfect blend of world-class manufacturing processes, innovative research centres and inspired individuals; we can achieve the vision of becoming leaders in our field.

To achieve our vision, we look for people with the qualities that will fit into our way of thinking; these include passion, drive, enthusiasm, imagination and the ability to adapt to new challenges. We are looking for innovative minds and skills that go beyond just pure academic ability in order to drive change and really make a difference.

Combining global expertise with local customer service, Corus offers value, reliability and innovation. Major emphasis is placed on recruiting into the engineering and technical areas but equally important to Corus are the specialist roles of Finance, Logistics and Purchasing, just three of the main ten function areas, without which our business could not perform. Graduates and placement students help form a workforce of approximately 41,000, operating worldwide to ensure that the Corus brand continues to represent a mark of quality, loyalty and strength.

Fast facts:

• Number of employees: 42,000 (80,000 including Tata Steel)
• Number of graduate / placement vacancies per year: Approx 150 / 100
• Degree disciplines and class required: Any degree discipline, preferably a 2.1 or first class degree preferred. A relevant degree subject is required for technical positions.
• Jobs available: Finance, Commercial, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Enviromental), Logistics/Supply Chain, Purchasing, HR, Research Development & Technology, Manufacturing, Process Control & Automation, Product & Market Development, Metallurgy & Process Technology.
• Salary and benefits: Competitive (see our website for full details).