Purpose of the role

Apprenticeship in Material Processing Plant Operations (mobile or static) while gaining hands-on experience in safely operating machinery, supporting site maintenance, and contributing to a safe working environment in line with Heidelberg Materials' training programme and site requirements.

Key accountabilities

Operation and Monitoring

• Operate mobile and static plant machinery safely and efficiently to process materials and produce finished products.
• Set controls, monitor gauges and instruments, and make necessary adjustments to maintain optimal production and minimise downtime.
• Ensure correct set up of machine adjusting mirror and seat as required.
• Operate all plant in the most economical and environmentally responsible manner.

Maintenance and Equipment Care

• Maintain mobile and static equipment in good working order through regular refuelling, greasing, and cleaning.
• Complete daily inspection sheets for plant condition and report any issues or defects via the Check Proof system.
• For fixed plant machinery take responsibility for ensuring all servicing needs are met and any faults are promptly reported to the maintenance team.
• Undertake greasing fueling of machinery as required.

Quality Control

• Monitor production output to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Communication and Teamwork

• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and site management to ensure smooth operations.
• Participate in shift handovers and communicate equipment or operational issues clearly and effectively.

6. Record Keeping and Reporting

• Accurately record data related to equipment inspections, production, maintenance, and quality control.
• Ensure timely and clear reporting of any equipment faults, safety concerns, or production issues.

• Complete near miss and hazard reports as required and actively contribute to a culture of safety awareness.
• Participate in risk assessments

Education/Qualification

• Full driving licence
• Good general education required as a large amount of health and safety regulations and Quarry Regulations are required to be understood and carried out.
• Applications will be considered from those who have or are likely to obtain GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade C or Grade 4 and above.

What's on Offer:

Salary: £24,956.10

Hours: 39.5

Location Batts coombe Cheddar

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* Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
* Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover