Mechanical Apprenticeship

Holcim UK Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider in the UK seeks a Mechanical Apprentice to begin a hands-on career within their production and engineering team. The successful candidate will work on-site alongside experienced engineers, learning to maintain and improve industrial equipment. Ideal for those interested in practical work and problem solving, this apprenticeship offers real industry experience, a recognized qualification, and opportunities for career progression in a growing sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Enhanced family benefits

Free 24/7 remote GP service

Opportunities for career progression

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a practical environment.
• Keen interest in machines and mechanical systems.
• Motivated and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Inspect mechanical systems and carry out preventative maintenance.
• Follow safety processes and instructions.

Skills

Practical work

Problem solving

Curiosity

Job description

About Holcim

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.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits- all recognising the contribution you bring

• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety

• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well‑being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.

• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same‑day appointments.

• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad

• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in a hands on Mechanical Apprenticeship within our production and engineering team.

You’ll be based on site, working alongside experienced engineers and technicians who will support you as you learn how to maintain and improve our industrial, manufacturing equipment and infrastructure across the site.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys practical work, problem solving and understanding how machinery and mechanical systems work.

• You’ll spend most of your time on site, working alongside experienced engineers and technicians who want to see you succeed. They will show you how our equipment works, how to maintain it and how to fix issues when they happen, but your curiosity and willingness to get involved will be what helps you grow quickly.

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

• You’ll learn how to work safely in an engineering environment, follow planned maintenance routines and support with fixing breakdowns when they occur.

• You will get hands on experience inspecting mechanical systems, carrying out preventative maintenance and support with fixing mechanical breakdowns when they happen.

Who you are

You will enjoy working in a practical environment and have a keen interest in how machines and mechanical systems work.

• You are naturally curious and like asking questions so you can learn and improve. You notice small details that others might miss, and that skill will help you succeed when inspecting equipment and supporting maintenance tasks.

• 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 in engineering.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.