Plant Operative Apprenticeship

Level: 2


Employer: HOLCIM UK LIMITED


Location: Chaddock Lane

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an essential part of our business responsible for producing high-quality asphalt products for roads, infrastructure and construction projects.

Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Expected start date: 07/09/2026

Hours per week: 37 hours

Wage: (Annually)

Job role includes

You’ll be based on-site, working alongside experienced plant operators and engineers who will support you as you learn to operate both mobile and static plant safely and efficiently.

You’ll gain experience processing raw materials, producing asphalt to specification and maintaining specialist plant and equipment. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and understanding how complex machinery operates in real-world conditions.

You’ll spend most of your time learning on the job, taking part in daily tasks and gradually building the confidence to operate plant independently, monitor product quality, conduct inspections, and follow safe operating procedures.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys practical work, being outdoors, working in a team and seeing a project come together from start to finish.

Your curiosity, willingness to get involved and ability to stay focused will help you progress quickly.

You will gain real industry experience, a recognised qualification and the chance to build a long-term career in a growing sector.

You’ll learn to operate plant safely in industrial environments, monitor and maintain production quality, work with colleagues effectively, and contribute to the team’s operational success.

About employer

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

    Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad.

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

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Duration: 18 months

Expected start date: 28/3/2022

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Wage: 146.25 (weekly)

Job role includes

  • Explore what an apprenticeship is and how they work.
  • Understand what it means to be an apprentice.
  • Discover different apprenticeship types, get application hints and tips, and apply for vacancies.

About employer

Employer description

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills