Apprentice Fitter for Concrete

**Apprentice Fitter for Concrete - Newton Abbot**:
At Hanson, we strive to create an inclusive an respectful workplace where every individual can bring their unique skills and background to contribute to the success of our business.

We understand that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development, and we aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement.

As part of our commitment to promoting diversity, we are actively working to encourage more individuals to consider careers within the construction industry.
We believe in building a workplace that is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity.

If you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience or skill set doesn't perfectly align with the job description.

You may still be the right fit for this or other roles within our company.
We understand that women may face unique challenges in their careers, and we are committed to providing a supportive environment to help you thrive.

Our family-friendly policies, such as enhanced maternity and parental leave, neonatal care, and adoption support, will provide you with the flexibility and support you need to balance your personal and professional commitments.

We also offer a range of benefits, such as access to our Employee Assistance Program, trained mental health first aiders, discounted private medical benefits and much more, to ensure your wellbeing is prioritized.

**Description of Team / Department**

Concrete

**Purpose of / Responsibilities of the role**:
The right person will be enrolled in a blended learning program where you will gain an NVQ Level 3 through a mixture of on the job experience and planned training. You will be in college approximately one day a fortnight (although this may be in week long blocks) and the rest of the time you will be working closely with an experienced plant fitter in our Newton Abbot Plant, as well as travelling to various sites to attend breakdowns. This qualification will help you to learn how to service and repair Concrete Plants and equipment. You will be working with our plant fitter day to day, to gain a varied range of skills including welding and hydraulics. You will benefit from a range of different situations and will have access to a wide range of plant, tools and equipment.

**Skills / Experience**

4 GCSE grade C or above.

A keen interest in Plant Technology.

High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Good communication skills.

**Excellent Remuneration and Benefits**:
Excellent remuneration packages.

Various incentive bonus schemes.

27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays).

Paid day off to Volunteer every year.

Holiday Purchase Scheme.

Sabbatical leave.

Family friendly policies such as enhanced Maternity/Paternity, and other policies including Parental leave, Neonatal care, Adoption.

Access to our Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential advice/support 24/7.

Trained mental health first aiders.

Benefits supporting you and your family, such as Cycle to work, voluntary Life assurance, free eye tests.

Leading pension scheme offering with generous contributions from Hanson.

24/7 access to an online employee discount platform. Save money on everything from groceries, electronics, fashion, holidays, gym memberships, and much more.

Access to discounted private medical benefits.

Ongoing training and development and opportunities to help further your career.

A comprehensive structured induction program.

Experience within a well-respected global market leader.

**Additional Details**

**Location**:Newton Abbot
**Full Time**
**Working Hours**:40.00 Hours
**Contract Type**:Permanent
**Shift Description**:Mon to Fri
**Closing Date: 23/06/23**
**Hanson UK is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.**
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