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Apprentice Plant Operative

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Breedon Group plc

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United Kingdom , Marybank Quarry, Western Isles

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Salary:

21258.00 - 23317.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Are you interested in the built environment? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you often curious about how things are made and why things work? If so, perhaps working as a plant operative is your career call. Earn as you learn, combining study for a Level 5 in Plant Operations, with industry experience at the largest independent construction materials group in the UK.

Job Responsibility:

  • Part of the quarry team producing the materials for the construction industry ensuring we deliver high quality products for the customers
  • Trained to operate machinery (including dumpers & loading shovels)
  • Ensure you maintain the highest level of safety for you and your colleagues at all times
  • Attend 3 x 4 week blocks of training in East Anglia in England, which will require you to be residential

Requirements:

  • National 4 in Maths & English desirable although not essential
  • An interest in working in the great outdoors
  • Good communication skills
  • Flexibility and the ability to work as part of an effective quarry operational team
  • Skill set of being self-motivated and able to motivate other colleagues in the team
  • A full UK Driving Licence
  • Flexibility with your working hours which may include weekends and evenings
  • The enthusiasm to get stuck in and work as part of a team
  • You will need to be a minimum age of 18 (by July 2026)
What we offer:
  • Being paid to study
  • earn as you learn, without having to ‘work the time back’
  • Level 5 in Plant Operations
  • Full company funding of any fees for qualifications and training
  • No need to buy your own kit or any work equipment
  • 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
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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