Road Surfacing Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Tyldesley is offering an opportunity to begin as a Road Surfacing Apprentice. In this hands-on role, you will work outdoors, maintaining and resurfacing roads as part of an experienced team. You'll gain real industry experience, a recognized qualification, and the chance to build a long-term career in a growing sector. The ideal candidate is motivated, eager to learn, and enjoys practical work.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced family benefits

Free remote GP service

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Enjoy practical work and motivated by problem solving.
• Genuine interest in how machines and systems operate.
• Confident in following clear processes and safety instructions.
• Motivated, eager to learn, and ready to build a long term career.

Responsibilities

• Join a team responsible for delivering high-quality surfacing work.
• Learn on the job, support machinery, and follow technical drawings.
• Gain real industry experience and a recognized 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 as a Road Surfacing Apprentice, joining a team responsible for delivering high-quality surfacing and resurfacing work across a regional road network. Road Surfacing Operatives play a vital role in maintaining the country’s infrastructure, and in this hands-on role you will help keep roads safe, durable and fit for the future.

You’ll be based across a region site, working outdoors as part of an experienced surfacing team who will support you as you learn how roads are planned, prepared, surfaced and finished. You’ll gain experience operating specialist machinery, preparing surfaces, laying asphalt, inspecting completed work and understanding the techniques that keep roads performing to the highest standards.

• You’ll spend most of your time learning on the job, taking part in daily tasks and gradually building the confidence to operate tools, support machinery, follow technical drawings and contribute to the safe and productive running of the team.
• 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 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 practical work, is motivated by problem solving and has a genuine interest in how machines and systems operate.
• 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.