Description
Location: Besblock Limited, Halesfield 21, Telford, TF7 4NF
Working for Aggregate Industries
Aggregate industries are one of the leading building materials suppliers. Our aim is to be the UK leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. We are committed to grounding sustainability in the future of the construction industry.
With over 200 sites and around 3,700 dedicated employees, we offer a full range of construction products to help our partners work sustainably, safely, professionally, and profitably.
Our people are at the very heart of our business. It’s in how our people build strong partnerships through a shared commitment to sustainability that drives business growth.
Our teams can be counted on to add value, make a difference and truly care about what they do. By being supportive and open, we work together, striving for mutual success – and we encourage all our people to be curious and develop their skills.
The Package
* Starting salary: £18,500 per year (raising to National Living Wage after 12 months if aged 21+)
* Working hours: 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday, varied shifts between 6am – 6pm.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Regular training and CPD opportunities
What will I be doing as a Manufacturing Technician Apprentice?
Aggregate Industries is pleased to be able to offer you the opportunity to both earn a salary and study towards a nationally recognised qualification through our Level 3 Science Manufacturing Apprenticeship.
* Operation of manufacturing plant and equipment safely and efficiently
* Responsible for the manufacturing assets that are entrusted to you i.e. materials, equipment, buildings and stores
* React promptly to machine breakdowns by liaising with maintenance and assisting where needed
* Inspect, carry out and ensure that plant routines are regularly adhered to and that the cleanliness of the plant mechanism, plant area, adjacent buildings and equipment are properly and regularly inspected and cleaned in accordance with site instructions.
* Controlling the quality of our product
* Work efficiently in order to meet production targets
* Deal with all daily issues professionally and liaise with site management on a regular basis
* Involved in risk assessments and daily checks
* Report any health & safety issues in line with company health & safety policy
* Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping – keeping areas clean, tidy and hazard free
What could the future look like?
There’s no limit to what you can achieve while working with Aggregate Industries. Their team is at the heart of what they do, and they are looking for someone who wants to play a key part in that long term.
Through ‘on-the-job’ training you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills to provide competency and responsibility in carrying out testing and to help develop your career.
Hard work and determination will be recognised!
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
What will you bring?
Qualifications
It’s about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who are driven to find out more about the sector, can be up front about what they do and don’t already know, are considerate, self-reflective, and impatient to learn the job role!
Experience
Whilst previous experience is great, we’re not just interested in experience and qualifications; we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at Aggregate Industries.
About you
* This is a very hands on and practical role so you should be willing to get stuck in and not be afraid to get your hands dirty!
* Flexible approach and able to work different day shifts
* You’ll have the opportunity to support team members across the business so you’ll need to love some variety and have a good teamworking approach!
* Passionate about learning technical skills and using different types of machinery
* Able to think on your feet and multi-task, which is crucial due to the environment and nature of the role.
* Strong organisation and communication skills are a must
You will have good health and safety awareness and be able to work towards strict health and safety guidelines.
To succeed in this apprenticeship, you’ll need bags of enthusiasm, be a fantastic collaborator and be hungry to learn!
Please note, some heavy lifting and manual labour will be required in this position.
Even if this doesn’t sound quite like you, but you still think you could do a great job in the role, get in touch. We’re always open to hearing from you.
So how does the apprenticeship work?
Over 24 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship. You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at Aggregate Industries who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.
Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.
The best part? You’ll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme!
Want to know more. Check out the apprenticeship standards here.
Eligibility
While we never want to hinder your job application process with obstacles, there are some minimum requirements you’ll need to meet in order to do an apprenticeship, these are rules set by the UK Government.
You’ll need to be over 16, not in full time education, have lived in the UK for 3 years, and have the right to work in the UK.
If you don’t quite meet these minimum requirements yet, let us know you’re interested here and we’ll get in touch to discuss this further with you.
We're Tiro (pronounced ‘Tea-ro’ as in white, two sugars).
In Latin, it means novice, recruit, apprentice, beginner and soldier. The perfect name for a company that’s been helping fearless apprentices to join ambitious businesses since 2005.
We believe that great apprenticeships help everyone. There are remarkable apprentices out there just waiting to be found, and fantastic employment opportunities waiting to be filled.
Our work will never be just about getting bums on seats and pocketing our commission. In our own small way, we’re helping to change the world – finding people that are working on COVID vaccines, finding new ways for technology to help humanity and helping to tackle the big issues of the day, like climate change. As well as helping people – young and old – to find their way.