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Kickstart Your Career in Construction with Heidelberg Materials! Higher Apprentice Location: Penderyn Salary: 25,084 Benefits: 1,200 Signing Bonus and 3,000 Completion Bonus Earn While You Learn: Gain a Level 5 in Mineral Product Technician End Role of Apprenticeship: Assistant Quarry Manager Start Date: September 2026 Training to become a Mineral Products Technician This apprenticeship offers a structured pathway to becoming an Assistant Quarry Manager. Youll gain handson experience across all aspects of an aggregates quarry, supported by expert mentorship and formal training. Youll develop the technical and professional skills needed for a successful career in the construction industry. Real Work, Real Experience Youll be employed from day one, working alongside experienced professionals on real projects that shape the built environment within our quarry. Youll gain practical, handson experience in Quarry production. Structured Learning Alongside your job, youll study parttime with a university. Your learning is directly linked to your role, so youll see how theory applies in practice and vice versa. What Youll Be Doing Working alongside the Site Manager, youll gain handson 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, resourcesaving 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. What Were Looking For Education: 80+ UCAS points, 5 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) including Maths, English & Science Driving Licence: Full UK licence (or working towards it) Skills: Selfstarter, team player, excellent communicator, flexible and proactive Why Join Us? 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. HandsOn Experience: Gain practical, realworld experience on major projects while learning from industry experts. Career Progression: Build a strong foundation for a longterm career in commercial construction, with opportunities to advance within the business. WorkLife 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 Application and Process Submit your application: Simply apply directly Prerecorded interview: Complete a short online video interview Interview and insight day: Attend a short visit to site and a facetoface interview, and where you will prepare a 10 minute presentation Assessment day: Attend an assessment centre which will involve team building exercises Ready to Build Your Future? Apply now and take the first step toward becoming a qualified Mineral Products Technician with Heidelberg Materials. #J-18808-Ljbffr