Mechanical Craftsman Apprentice with Hanson UK: East Midlands – #CreateYourFuture

Looking for great apprenticeships? Explore this opportunity from Youth Friendly Employer Hanson UK.

We operate over 300 production sites in the UK, employing about 3,500 people in a wide range of roles, and our aim is to be a leading sustainable business, trusted and respected by our stakeholders for the ethics we adopt and the products we supply.

We are part of the Heidelberg Cement Group, one of the largest building materials manufacturers in the world, and are committed to being a fair, respectful and inclusive employer.

Our motivated employees are the key to our success and our culture is based on teamwork, strong customer focus, innovation and working safely and sustainably. We are focusing on a zero-harm workplace and our ambitious target to reduce our CO2 emissions by 15 per cent by 2030 (we have already reduced them by 50% since 2009).

This is an excellent and challenging opportunity to join a company that leads the way within the cement industry with 3 cement plants across the country.

Not only will the chosen personnel work with skilled and experienced engineers they will also gain qualifications as a mechanical or electrical engineer.

The period of the apprenticeship is 42-48 month. This will include day release to college once a week to gain the theory-based qualifications required. We are looking to commence these apprenticeships in September 2022.

Qualifications and Development

All apprentices are required to achieve a minimum of:

  • (College) Level 2 diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
  • (College) Level 3 diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
  • (In-Company) level 3 Diploma in Advance Manufacturing Engineering
  • Internal and External training provided for the individuals to gain as much experience, knowledge, and qualifications as possible for their future careers

Purpose of / Responsibilities of the role

Adhering to health and safety standards. Also following company rules and regulations

Working alongside highly qualified and experienced engineers on our manufacturing plant

Carrying out maintenance and repairs on cement plant equipment

A detailed plan will be given for experience in other areas within a cement plant to gain full knowledge of the process

Entry requirements

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team working

4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent including Mathematics, English and a Science

Details

Location: Ketton, Rutland, East Midlands

Full Time Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

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