Are you ready to start an exciting career in the construction materials industry? Join us as an Intermediate Apprentice – Trainee Operative (Readymix RMX) and take your first steps towards becoming a skilled Plant Supervisor.
As an apprentice in our Materials and Building Products team, you’ll gain hands-on experience across our manufacturing processes, working with products like concrete, aggregate, asphalt, and building materials. Over the course of your apprenticeship, you’ll develop in-depth product knowledge, learn to meet technical specifications, and ensure the production of high-quality products for our customers.
You’ll also build a solid foundation in Safety, Health, and Environmental policies, preparing you for a rewarding and responsible role in our industry.
Role Responsibility
Role Responsibilities
During the structured training programme, you’ll acquire the skills and experience necessary to progress into a Plant Supervisor role, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a ready-mix concrete plant in the Midlands area.
Upon completing the training, your key responsibilities will include:
Leading and supervising RMX operations, ensuring the safety of all visitors, contractors, and customers.
Delivering toolbox talks to staff, mixer drivers, and contractors.
Managing daily production tasks, such as ordering stocks, completing inspections, reporting defects, and maintaining records.
Manufacturing concrete efficiently and ensuring its quality by adhering to set procedures.
Driving operational performance through reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensuring plant availability by conducting inspections, following the maintenance schedule, and reporting defects.
Taking responsibility for your safety and that of others on-site.
Maintaining site cleanliness and organisation to a high standard.
The Ideal Candidate
Ideal Candidate
To succeed in this role, you should:
Have a strong willingness to learn new skills and processes.
Be motivated to complete the programme and advance to a Plant Supervisor role.
Possess literacy and IT skills to handle tasks requiring attention to detail.
Demonstrate effective communication skills and confidence when interacting with various stakeholders.
Have a practical mindset with initiative and problem-solving abilities.
