Plant Operative Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Preventx Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in the UK is offering an apprenticeship in plant operation, focusing on learning to process materials and produce asphalt. You will gain practical experience working with experienced operators and engineers, ensuring product quality, and following safety standards. This role is ideal for individuals eager to learn and pursue a long-term career in the industry, with opportunities for progression at home and abroad.

Qualifications

• Enjoys hands-on work with machinery and production processes.
• Willing to learn and improve while following safety procedures.
• Curious and motivated to build a long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate both mobile and static plant safely.
• Process raw materials and produce asphalt to specification.
• Maintain production quality and monitor equipment.

Skills

Customer care skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Education

Material processing plant operator (level 2)

Job description

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.

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.

You are someone who enjoys practical work and is interested in understanding how machinery and production processes work. You are naturally curious and like asking questions so you can learn and improve. You feel confident following clear processes and instructions, especially when it comes to safety, and you understand the importance of keeping yourself and others safe at work. Most importantly, you are motivated, eager to learn and ready to build a long-term career.

Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad.

About the Training

About the 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.

Skills Required

• Customer care skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental

Training Provider

MINERAL PRODUCTS QUALIFICATIONS COUNCIL

Course/Training

Material processing plant operator (level 2)