Plant Operative Apprenticeship

Holcim UK Limited; Tameside; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials company in the UK is seeking a motivated individual for a Plant Operative Apprenticeship. You will gain hands-on experience in operating and maintaining machinery, producing high-quality asphalt, and ensuring safety in an industrial environment. This role offers the chance to build a long-term career within a growing sector and provides valuable training alongside experienced professionals.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + local bank holidays

Enhanced family benefits

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Enjoy practical work and machinery production processes.
• Curious and willing to ask questions.
• Confident in following safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate mobile and static plant.
• Process raw materials and maintain production quality.
• Collaborate with experienced operators and engineers.

Skills

Practical work

Problem solving

Understanding machinery

Teamwork

Attention to safety

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 24/6 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 Plant Operative Apprenticeship within our Asphalt team, joining an essential part of the 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.

Who you are

• 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.

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.