Management Apprenticeship

Holcim UK Limited; Ashington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in Ashington is looking for a Mineral Products Technician to start a Higher Apprenticeship. This role involves hands-on learning and academic studies, focusing on large-scale operations within the UK's infrastructure sector. Ideal for individuals who are motivated and eager to build a long-term career. Successful candidates will gain real industry experience with opportunities for progression in a growing, innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced family benefits

Remote GP service

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a practical environment.
• Keen to understand large-scale operations.
• Motivated, eager to learn, and ready to build a long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Learn on-site while combining hands-on experience with academic study.
• Shadow knowledgeable colleagues and perform day-to-day operational tasks.
• Maintain high standards in safety, quality, and environmental performance.

Skills

Problem solving

Curiosity

Focus

Education

Higher Apprenticeship qualification

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 begin your career through a Higher Apprenticeship as a Mineral Products Technician, joining an industry that plays a vital role in the UK’s infrastructure, construction and manufacturing sectors.

You’ll be based on site, working alongside experienced managers, engineers and operational specialists who will support you as you learn how our facilities run, how materials and products are produced, and how we meet the needs of our customers safely and efficiently. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys problem solving, working with people, and understanding how complex operations work in real-life environments.

• You’ll spend much of your time learning on site, combining hands on experience with academic study.
• You’ll shadow knowledgeable colleagues, take part in day to day operational tasks and gradually develop the confidence to supervise activities, coordinate work and support production.
• 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 and innovative sector.
• You’ll learn how we maintain high standards in safety, quality and environmental performance while ensuring we produce and deliver the right materials to our customers.

Who you are

• You are someone who enjoys working in a practical environment and is keen to understand how large-scale operations 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.

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.