Operations Management Apprenticeship

Have you always had that knack for practical, hands-on tasks? Does being fast-tracked to a management role appeal to you?

At Breedon we are very ambitious, and you’ll be instrumental in helping us to build a bright and sustainable future by assisting our management teams in running safe and efficient operational sites.

On the programme you will spend time in our quarries, concrete, and asphalt plants, getting your hands dirty and working alongside our fantastic operations teams. You’ll be an ideal fit for this position if you enjoy building relationships and have a great sense of humour. 

Breedon is a home for inquisitive learners. Quarries, cement, and construction are no longer old-fashioned sectors. We’re providing the foundation for our lives, building the places where we live and work, play and in-between.

As an Operations Management Apprentice, you’ll be involved in everything from production planning, quality, health and safety, transportation, extraction, and blasting.

If you’re one to tiptoe around puddles with trepidation, maybe this role isn’t for you. You won’t be spending every day in a clean, corporate office swivelling on an office chair! If you have a natural affinity with the great outdoors, in all weathers, then now we’re talking!

You will need a driving licence for this role or be taking your test prior to the start date in August 2025.

Training:
Level 5 University Diploma in Mineral Product Studies and a Level 4 Diploma in Safety, Health & the Environment The Apprenticeship programme is facilitated by Derby University The programme structure and curriculum are designed to enable apprentices to meet the requirements of the level 5 Mineral Products Technician Standard The programme is influenced by the principles of work-based learning. As such a flexible range of teaching and learning methodologies are used relevant to particular groups or practices

For example:

Face to face taught modules, every 8 weeks, combining tutor input with structured opportunities for discussion, reflection and planning for workplace application, offering theoretical underpinning whilst looking for links in the workplace

Training Outcome:
Successful completion of the apprenticeship typically leads to supervisory and management roles within our operations For example Quarry Supervisor, or Assistant Quarry Manager

Employer Description:
Breedon is a leading construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland. Our GB division comprises fully-integrated aggregates and downstream products businesses throughout the UK . We supply aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete & mortar and concrete blocks, together with a range of specialist building products including clay bricks and tiles, other clay products, decorative aggregates and Welsh slate, which are sold throughout the UK and Ireland.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Once every 8 weeks, the apprentice will need to attend Derby University for study days on a Friday and Saturday. A day off will be given in the week in lieu.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative,Patience,Physical fitness