Posted on: 18 November 2023
ID 892846

Higher Apprentice

Heidelberg Materials Where Diversity Empowers, Individuality Inspires, and Together, We can achieve Net Carbon Zero

We are dedicated to an inclusive and respectful workplace, valuing diverse skills and backgrounds for our business success. Our culture promotes openness, transparency, and individual growth. We actively encourage diversity in the construction industry and welcome all applicants, regardless of perfect alignment with job descriptions. Elevate your life with our family-friendly policies prioritising wellbeing.

Purpose of the role

To support the Site Manager in attaining established safety, site KPI performance, environmental, cost, quality, and service goals by efficiently overseeing site operations. Constantly enhance personal competencies to work autonomously in accordance with the guidance provided within the Higher Apprentice Programme as a Mineral Products Technician.

Key Accountabilities

The main activity of the role involves assisting in managing the operational team to achieve its performance objectives and continuous improvement in all areas stated in the Heidelberg Materials UK Sustainability Report.

Required

Working alongside the Site Manager the Trainee Supervisor is required to take part and develop their knowledge, skills, and behaviours in the following areas:

Personal Development
  • Understanding the role of supporting functions such as the central Laboratories, Lands Minerals and Resources, Finance, Commercial etc. and how these work in conjunction with the operations to achieve compliance
  • Attain the Mineral Products Technician Higher Apprenticeship Level 5
  • Complete and attain the NVQ level 4 Safety Health and Environment (SHE4)
  • Attend all Apprenticeship course training sessions
  • Adhere to all apprenticeship rules as per the apprenticeship agreement
  • Complete all Apprenticeship paperwork and requirements in a timely manner
  • Maintain all required Higher Apprentice programme paperwork e.g. monthly reports and progress against objectives
  • Apply the knowledge from the distance learning course on day-to-day activities
  • Keep up to date any logbooks issued by the course Higher Apprentice and feedback within the set timelines
  • Complete a project relevant to the site which is decided in conjunction with the Site Manager
  • Develop organizational talents, skills, and competencies
  • Demonstrate initiative
  • Be proactive in the pursuit of organisational and department awareness
  • Demonstrate ability in problem solving
  • Manage the work being done
  • Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration
  • Contribute to discussions, actions, and projects; respond positively to requests for information, suggestions, and assistance.
  • Actively listen to the content and process of communications so that collaboration can occur.
  • Communicate with clarity and brevity by presenting single ideas in a clear, concise, organised and persuasive manner.
  • Express confidence without being/appearing to be intimidating, superior or nonchalant.
  • Ensure that written communications are appropriately drafted, written, reviewed, edited, proofed, and signed, to ensure complete accuracy
  • Demonstrate good time management and priotisation of tasks
  • Ensure any workspace is kept tidy and organized and company property is suitably respected and not inappropriately communicated
  • Show an ability to work with and communicate appropriately within the various business hierarchies
What We Are Looking For
  • Energetic
  • Active Involvement
  • Open-minded to new ideas
  • Practical
  • Results focused
  • Team-orientated
  • Excellent communicator
  • Willing to take responsibility
  • Flexible
  • Curious
  • Due to the nature of the business the individual needs to show a willingness to flexibility of work and travel
Education/Qualification
  • At least 80 UCAS points at A /A/s level and at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or C or above, including Maths, English and Science
  • Candidates with Welsh Baccalaureate, Diploma, NVQ at level 3 or Scottish Higher etc. or an advanced level apprenticeship
  • Full UK driving license (or at least have this in place by the start of the program)
Must be willing and able to relocate at any stage during the programme to benefit from the opportunities on offer

Whats On Offer
  • Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Gold) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / MPQC / Youth Employment / CTP / School & University Outreach / Gradcracker / Wellbeing for Life
  • Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes up to 15% / 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
  • 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
Additional Information

Location: Allington

Full Time

Working Hours: 40.00 hrs

Contract Type: Apprenticeship
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