Apprentice fitter

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 3,500 people and operating around 280 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

Purpose of the role

To train as an engineering operative apprentice to Level 3 standard, to undertake a structured training program of academic study and workshop and on-Site work in order to gain the required skills, knowledge and behaviours to carry out planned maintenance and inspection duties and to keep accurate records in accordance with management requirements, to be qualified in highlighting and resolve potential problems in order to maximise plant availability and eliminate unplanned downtime.

Key Accountabilities

Ensure timely production of relevant reports as required by management.
Good working relationships with staff onsite.
Adherence to company policy & procedures.
Maintain plant to optimise production.
An interest in engineering, fabrication and plant maintenance
Willingness to learn
Able to work with digital platforms for inspections on digital maintenance.


Education/Qualification

Minimum of a Grade 4+ equivalent to a C at GCSE in Maths and English


What’s On Offer

Salary: £18,274.44 pa plus production bonus

Location: Hexham

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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 Values: 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