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Date Added: Tue 29/07/2025

Mechanical Craft Apprenticeship

Stamford, UK
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Company: HEIDELBERG MATERIALS AG

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £16500 - £16764 per annum

Mechanical Craft Apprenticeship - Ketton Cement Plant

Kickstart Your Engineering Career with a Leading Name in the Cement Industry!

Are you ready to get hands-on, earn while you learn, and build a future in mechanical engineering?
We're offering an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Apprentice to join our expert engineering team at Ketton Cement Plant - one of the UK's top cement producers.

What's in it for you?

  • Earn industry-recognised qualifications while gaining real-world experience

  • Work alongside skilled engineers on cutting-edge equipment

  • Be part of a company with 3 major cement plants across the UK

  • Career progression opportunities within or beyond the business

Your Apprenticeship Journey (42-48 months)

You'll split your time between college and on-site training, gaining:

  • Level 2 & 3 Diplomas in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (College)

  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (In-Company)

  • Specialist skills in:

    • Mechanical systems maintenance

    • Fluid & pneumatic power

    • Electrical & process control equipment

    • Fault diagnosis, testing & commissioning

What You'll Be Doing

  • Supporting maintenance and repairs on plant equipment

  • Learning from experienced engineers in a real manufacturing environment

  • Rotating through different departments to understand the full cement-making process

  • Contributing ideas to improve processes and safety

What We're Looking For

  • 5 GCSEs (Grades 9-4) including Maths, English & Science

  • A team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills

  • Passion for engineering and a hands-on approach

Rewards & Benefits

We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member

  • Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance

  • Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options

  • Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause

  • Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)

  • Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities

Start Date: September 2024

Ready to build your future with us?


Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career in mechanical engineering!

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