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Key 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,

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This apprenticeship offers a structured pathway to becoming a Kiln engineer. You’ll gain hands-on experience across all aspects of our Cement business, supported by expert mentorship and formal training. You’ll develop the technical and professional skills needed for a successful career in the construction industry.

You’ll be employed from day one, working alongside experienced professionals on real projects that shape the built environment within our engineering department. You’ll gain practical, hands-on experience in a engineering role.

Alongside your job, you’ll study part-time with a university. Your learning is directly linked to your role, so you’ll see how theory applies in practice and vice versa.

Responsibilities

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Working alongside the Site Manager, you’ll gain hands-on experience and structured training across key operational areas:

→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.

Education: 80+ UCAS points, 5 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) including Maths, English & Science
Driving Licence: Full UK licence
Skills: Self-starter, team player, excellent communicator, flexible and proactive
Status: British citizenship or UK settled status.

What We Offer

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✓Structured Learning & Mentorship: Benefit from a clear development plan and ongoing support from experienced professionals who are committed to helping you grow.

✓Global Impact: Be part of a leading international company driving sustainable innovation in the construction industry.

✓Hands-On Experience: Gain practical, real-world experience on major projects while learning from industry experts.

✓Career Progression: Build a strong foundation for a long-term career in commercial construction, with opportunities to advance within the business.

✓Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays),

✓Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)

✓Wellbeing and Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities

Submit your application: Simply apply direct
Pre-recorded interview: Complete a short online video interview
Interview and insight day: Attend a short visit to site and a face to face interview, and where you will prepare a 10 minute presentation
Online assessment: If your application meets the initial criteria, you will be asked to complete an online assessment to test your numerical, problem solving and analytical skills.

Apply now and take the first step toward becoming a qualified Industrial Engineer with Heidelberg Materials.