Production Plant Operator

Do you enjoy working outdoors? 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. Quarries, cement, and construction are no longer old-fashioned sectors. We’re providing the foundation for our lives, building the places where we live and work, play and in-between. Level 5 in Plant Operations.* Full company funding of any fees for qualifications and training* A competitive salary significantly higher than the national minimum wage for apprentices.* Support from a community of apprentices; A huge variety of potential career progression pathways at a stable, thriving business. As an Apprentice Plant Operative, you’ll be part of the quarry team producing the materials for the construction industry ensuring we deliver high quality products for the customers. You’ll be trained to operate machinery (including dumpers & loading shovels) and how to ensure you maintain the highest level of safety for you and your colleagues at all times. There will be required to attend 3 x 4 week blocks of training in East Anglia in England, which will require you to be residential, for which Breedon will cover the costs of any accommodation, travel and meals. You won’t be spending every day in a clean, corporate office swivelling on an office chair! If you have a natural affinity with the great outdoors, in all weathers, then now we’re talking! National 4 in Maths & English desirable although not essential.* An interest in working in the great outdoors.* Flexibility and the ability to work as part of an effective quarry operational team.* A full UK Driving Licence – during your apprenticeship with us, we want you to experience and see everything we have to offer so you will need to be flexible to travel to other sites.* Flexibility with your working hours which may include weekends and evenings.* You will need to be a minimum age of 18 (by July 2026). you’ll work in a close-knit team, with someone always on hand to offer help. Jorden, a Mobile Plant Operative based in Longwater, East Anglia.“I didn’t need any previous experience within the field and have been given all the help and support that I need to do well within my role. A competitive salary* 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. About Breedon Group plc…