Plant Operative Apprenticeship

Gow Group; Halkirk; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Gow Group in Halkirk is seeking a Plant Operative Apprentice who is eager to learn and gain skills in operating various plant machines used in the construction industry. The apprenticeship will involve both practical training in the yard and college placements. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, directing vehicles, and ensuring safety in operations. This role is ideal for those looking to kickstart their career in construction with a focus on hands-on experience and skill development.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individual interested in plant operations.
• Basic understanding of construction machinery operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check, prepare and safely operate various plant machines.
• Maintain and clean the machinery and direct vehicles.
• Assist in loading and unloading plant equipment.

Job description

Gow Plant is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Plant Operative Apprentice.

This apprenticeship course is for individuals who wish to gain the relevant Knowledge, skills and behaviours required to carry out the role of a plant operator in the construction industry. This apprenticeship includes undertaking the role of a plant and vehicle marshal.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to check, prepare and safely operate a variety of plant machines that are used on-site in the construction sector. On this apprenticeship, the individual will further undertake a range of non-operational activities such as the checking, maintaining and cleaning of the machine. They will also learn to direct and guide other plant and vehicles, carry out checks on the work they do and finally help to load their plant onto or off a transporter when being delivered to another site. The role will initially be based in our Yard in Halkirk where the successful candidate will focus on the non-operational activities before attending college placement.