Higher Apprentice

Job Introduction Are you ready to kick-start your career in operations management?
Join our Higher Apprenticeship in Operations Management and gain hands-on experience while working in our operational teams across our sites.
You'll have the opportunity to learn about our manufacturing processes and develop the technical knowledge required to manage our plants effectively.
Through this exciting programme, you will build expertise in producing concrete, aggregates, asphalt, and building products, ensuring our operations run efficiently and sustainably.
Role Responsibility As a Higher Apprentice in Operations Management, you will: Support Site Managers, Maintenance Managers, and Operations Managers in leading teams and managing site functions.
Develop business knowledge, share best practices, and contribute to improving production efficiency.
Promote a positive health and safety culture, ensuring all site activities meet high safety standards.
Undertake site-based duties, including basic maintenance, operating mobile plant, and ensuring site cleanliness and upkeep.
Collaborate with key stakeholders, such as Health and Safety and Geo-Technical teams, to deepen your understanding of site geology and sustainability practices.
The Ideal Candidate We're seeking individuals who are: Hands-on and adaptable – Comfortable working outdoors and in office settings.
Great communicators – Able to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Eager to develop – Self-driven to learn both on the job and through formal university studies.
Willing to travel – Ready to visit various sites and attend the University of Derby for a Level 5 Minerals Product Technology qualification.
See link for more details Able to meet the requirements of the role, including being 18 years old by 1st September and having GCSEs A-C/9-4 in English and Maths.
Why Us In addition to practical experience, you will: Complete our Core Skills Graduate Development Programme after your first year, consisting of eight modules over two years.
Develop soft skills, expand your business acumen, and network with professionals across the organisation.
Gain qualifications while contributing to impactful projects that align with our business and sustainability goals.
What We Offer Competitive starting salary and benefits package.
Structured career development and progression opportunities.
The chance to work in a supportive, safety-first, and inclusive environment.
Ready to join us and build a better future?
Apply now to begin your journey as a Higher Apprentice in Operations Management.
Together, we'll shape the future of our industry.
Have a look at some of the fantastic benefits we have on offer (see attachment)
Tarmac is an equal-opportunity employer.
We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please click on the apply button to complete your application.
Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
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