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.

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.
- Able to meet the requirements of the role, including being 18 years old by 1st September 2025 and having GCSEs A-C/9-4 in English and Maths.

**Why Us**:

- Complete our Core Skills 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.
- Competitive starting salary and benefits package.
- Structured career development and progression opportunities.
- The chance to work in a supportive, safety-first, and inclusive environment.

Have a look at some of the fantastic benefits we have on offer (see attachment)

Tarmac Trading Limited
- Tarmac Employee Benefits 2024 5.pdf
- Higher Apprentice - Operations Management Job Description External.pdf
- Salary
- £25333 per annum plus Benefits
- Frequency
- Annual
- Job Reference
- tarmac/TP/115/6386
- Contract Type
- Apprentice
- Closing Date
- 28 February, 2025
- Job Category
- Early Careers
- Business Unit
- South East
- Location
- Greenwich, United Kingdom
- Posted on
- 03 December, 2024