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Engineering and Automotive

Do you enjoy solving problems, creating new things, or understanding how technology works? The engineering and automotive industries are closely linked but offer very different career paths, and both are full of opportunities for ambitious, skilled people.

Engineering is all about innovation and shaping the future. From designing sustainable buildings and renewable energy solutions to developing robotics, medical technologies, and advanced manufacturing systems, engineers are at the forefront of solving global challenges. Automotive, on the other hand, focuses on keeping the world moving. As vehicles become smarter and greener, there’s growing demand for people who can diagnose, maintain, and repair everything from traditional engines to hybrid and electric systems.

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Electrical Engineering
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Motor Vehicle
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ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER
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Mechanical Engineering
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Fabrication and Welding
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Electrical Engineering
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Electrical and Light Vehicles
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EXPLORE YOUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Our engineering and automotive provision is based at our state-of-the-art Advanced Technology Centre, in the Sheffield city centre. Students study in the very best facilities around, including our:

  • Haas computerised numerical control (CNC) lathe turning centre
  • CAD software
  • Workshops filled with manual lathes, turret mills and our CNC modular mini-mill
  • Motor vehicle workshop
  • Motor vehicle spray booth
  • Brand new Electric/Hybrid Rig & Electric Car
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We also have Apprenticeship vacancies in this sector. Please visit apprenticeships.sheffcol.ac.uk to find out more.

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Automotive Careers

Profession Starting salary Experienced salary
Motor Mechanic £18,000 £35,000
Motor Vehicle Fitter £17,000 £29,000
Vehicle Body Repairer £15,000 £30,000

Engineering Careers

Profession Starting salary Experienced salary
Electronics Engineering Technician £18,000 £35,000
Rail Engineering Technician £17,000 £34,000
Robotics Engineer £27,500 £55,000

Who we work with

Sheffield has a proud history as an engineering powerhouse and is now home to cutting-edge companies and research centres driving progress in materials, energy, and technology.

We work with employer partners across the local region and beyond to provide T Level placements, work experience, masterclasses, workplace tours and other exciting opportunities. Some of our employer partners are:

Automotive

  • JCT600
  • Europa
  • Autotech
  • OC Motor Repairs

Engineering

  • Kinetic Solutions Group
  • Forgemasters
  • MADE in Sheffield
  • Work-Wise
Victoria Slodczyk Quote

"My highlights of the year are definitly the workshop sessions and also the last exam where we actually had to design and build the thing physically. It was really fun to plan and to have the exact measurements and materials, and figuring it all out in the end."

Victoria Slodczyk

Advanced Vehicle, Engineering and Digital Technologies Student of the Year

Job information

Key Skills Needed:

  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Innovation
  • Analytical thinking
  • Communication

Total No. of Jobs 96,073 in south yorkshire by 2030 1803 NEW JOBS CREATED IN SOUTH YORKSHIRE BY 2030

T-levels AVAILABLE IN THIS SECTOR. ASK US ABOUT THEM AT AN OPEN DAY.

80% classroom learning
20% WORKPLACE LEARNING
45 DAY DAY REAL WORK PLACEMENT

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1. VISIT WWW.SHEFFCOL.AC.UK/COURSES
2. CHOOSE WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY
3. CLICK APPLY NOW
4. CREATE AN APPLICATION ACCOUNT
5. COMPLETE AND SUBMIT OUR APPLICATION FORM

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