Apprentice Fitters - 3 Mechanical Engineer Apprentices

The role will be primarily outside based, working alongside our highly skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineers, at our modern manufacturing plant.

Duties will involve:

Maintenance and repair of all plant machinery and equipment Adhering to health and safety and company rules and regulations

Training:

The apprenticeship training will be delivered as follows :

Year 1 based at Burnley College  where you will receive development knowledge EAL L3 Diploma Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and workshop training in mechanical maintenance, hand fitting, MIG and TIG Welding and Turning  Years 2  company work site based with 1 day release for college Years 3 and  4 company based to  complete training and end point assessment to attain Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Mechanical).

Training Outcome:

During the 4 years at Heidelberg Materials UK Cement you will obtain practical experience and knowledge whilst working alongside our highly skilled Maintenance Engineers, on our modern manufacturing plant, building up an electronic portfolio of evidence to reflect on your experience gained and proving competence to cover the national standards of the Engineering Awarding body.  When the Technical Certificate, Level 2 Foundation Competence and Level 3 Development Competence have been achieved, you will be qualified to become a Mechanical Maintenance Technician.

Employer Description:

Working at Heidelberg Materials UK is about being part of One Team, committed to being a fair, respectful and inclusive employer. We produce aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, cement and cement-related materials from over 300 production sites in the UK, employing 3,500 people in a range of roles. We aim to be a leading sustainable business, trusted and respected . We are part of the HeidelbergCement Group, one of the largest building materials manufacturers in the world.

Working Hours :
Year 1 at Burnley College Monday - Thurs 8 am - 4:15 pm Fri: 8 am - 12:15 pm. Thereafter site-based, 38 hours per week.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,enthusiastic,committed,passionate