Concrete Higher Apprentice: Hands-On Path to Supervisor

Heidelberg Materials UK; Sydney; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Paid volunteering day

Employee communities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is offering a Higher Apprenticeship located in St Ives, with a salary of £25,084. You will earn while you learn, gaining a Level 5 in Mineral Product Technician and progressing towards an Area Technical Supervisor role.

From day one, you’ll work with experienced professionals on real projects in our Technical department, supported by mentorship and part-time university study to directly apply theory to practice.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible and proactive attitude suitable for a structured apprenticeship.
• Ability to learn across multiple aspects of the concrete business.

Responsibilities

• Health & Safety: Support safety procedures and promote a strong safety culture through reporting and engagement.
• Environmental Management: Assist with permit compliance, resource-saving initiatives, and community liaison activities.
• Quality Assurance: Work with the technical team to maintain product quality and operational efficiency.
• Compliance: Help ensure all activities meet legal and company standards.
• Operations & Production: Contribute to production targets, support plant and machinery management, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Excellent communicator

Flexible

Proactive

Education

UCAS points 80+

5 GCSEs incl Maths English Science

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK is offering a Higher Apprenticeship located in St Ives, with a salary of £25,084. You will earn while you learn, gaining a Level 5 in Mineral Product Technician and progressing towards an Area Technical Supervisor role.

From day one, you’ll work with experienced professionals on real projects in our Technical department, supported by mentorship and part-time university study to directly apply theory to practice.