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Operations Management Higher Apprenticeship
Have you always had that knack for practical, hands-on tasks? Does being fast-tracked to a management role appeal to you?
At Breedon we are very ambitious, and you’ll be instrumental in helping us to build a bright and sustainable future by assisting our management teams in running safe and efficient operational sites. On the programme you will spend time in our quarries, concrete, and asphalt plants, getting your hands dirty and working alongside our fantastic operations teams. You’ll be an ideal fit for this position if you enjoy building relationships and have a great sense of humour.
Breedon is a home for inquisitive learners. Quarries, cement, and construction are no longer old-fashioned sectors. We’re providing the foundation for our lives, building the places where we live and work, play and in-between.
Interested in…?
- Being paid to go to college; earn as you learn, without having to ‘work the time back’
- Achieving a Level 5 Diploma in Mineral Extractives, a Level 4 Health and Safety NVQ qualification and if you are ambitious, we will support you to complete your BSc (Hons) degree in Mineral Products Management
- Full company funding of any fees for qualifications and training
- No need to buy your own kit or any work equipment; it’s all on us
- No shifts, no nights, no weekends; a 40-hour week, with Monday-to-Friday daytime hours (48 hours at the end of the apprenticeship)
- A competitive salary significantly higher than the national minimum wage for apprentices
- Support from a community of apprentices; a collaborative and comprehensive induction
- A huge variety of potential career progression pathways at a stable, thriving business
As an Operations Management Apprentice, you’ll be involved in everything from production planning, quality, health and safety, transportation, extraction, and blasting.
If you’re one to tiptoe around puddles with trepidation, maybe this role isn’t for you. You won’t be spending every day in a clean, corporate office swivelling on an office chair! If you have a natural affinity with the great outdoors, in all weathers, then now we’re talking!
Do You Offer…?
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including Maths, English and Science and have achieved a Level 3 or equivalent qualification – such as A levels or a BTEC.
- A full UK Driving Licence – during your apprenticeship with us, we want you to experience and see everything we have to offer so you will need to be flexible to travel to other sites.
- A genuine interest in the construction materials industry – we’d love to hear about why you chose us and what interests you about this role!
In joining us, you won’t be thrown in the deep end or treated like just a number; you’ll work in a close-knit team, with someone always on hand to offer help.
Why Breedon…?
Here’s what one of our existing employees want to tell you…
Lydia, a second-year Apprentice Maintenance Technician based in Hope, Derbyshire:
“From a young age, I helped on my friend’s farm; I’ve always liked practical stuff and being hands-on! I decided to apply to Breedon seeing the opportunities that could be presented to me in the future. As a female working in operations, I’m accepted for me and who I am. If you enjoy practical, hands-on work, and if you want to learn new skills supported by an experienced friendly team, my advice is to give it a go!”
Additional benefits for this role include:
- Salary Age 18-20 £22,000 per annum, Age 21+ £23,795 per annum
- Pension
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
- Share Saver Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
- Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways.
About Breedon Group Services Limited
We are a leading construction materials groups in Great Britain and Ireland. We supply the construction industry with the essential materials needed to build the places where we live and work, play and in-between. With over 3,800 people based across more than 300 sites, our first class team is at the heart of our business and one of our greatest assets.
Alongside that, our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our purpose – to make a material difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers and communities, and our products play an essential part in creating a sustainable built environment for everyone.
From the ground up, we’re making a material difference.
Want to be part of that? Join us in 2024 as part of our exciting apprenticeship cohort. Breedon is a home for inquisitive learners. Quarries, cement, and construction are no longer old-fashioned sectors. We’re providing the foundation for our lives, building the places where we live and work, play and in-between. We have opportunities in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland across several of our exciting groups, and all apprentices are provided with the support, guidance and training to achieve their qualification.
How to apply
To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.
Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
