Aggregate Industries (Ellesmere Port) – Level 3 Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship

Aggregate Industries UK is at the forefront of innovation and sustainability within the construction and building materials sector. Our dedication to safety, inclusivity, and providing top-tier service sets us apart. For those ready to make a real impact toward a more sustainable and efficient future, joining our team means becoming part of a movement aimed at reshaping the industry through decarbonization and advanced operational practices.

Why should you want to work at Aggregate Industries? We offer:
• A structured apprenticeship program in electro-mechanical engineering with a blend of practical and theoretical learning.
• A clear pathway for career progression within Aggregate Industries and the wider Holcim Group.
• The chance to work on projects at the cutting edge of construction industry innovation.
• An opportunity to contribute to the company’s sustainability goals and make a positive impact on the environment.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment

New Opening: Electro-mechanical Apprenticeship
We are excited to open applications for our Multiskilled Engineering Apprenticeship program, designed to nurture the next generation of electrical engineering talent. This role offers a unique blend of on-the-job training and academic learning, providing an excellent foundation for a successful career in electrical engineering within the construction industry. Based in our state-of-the-art facilities, this is a golden opportunity for individuals passionate about engineering, innovation, and sustainability.

This role will cover two sites, Ellesmere Port and Wrexham, so travel between the sites will be required. This also mean that your home location could be near either site.

Apprenticeship Overview:
• Engage in comprehensive training programs combining hands-on experience with academic learning.
• Work alongside experienced professionals to gain practical skills in electro-mechanical engineering.
• Participate in projects focusing on innovation and sustainability in construction materials and practices.
• Support the engineering team in designing, testing, and improving industrial processes and equipment.
• Learn about and contribute to our sustainability initiatives, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and enhancing efficiency.

Typical Placement can include:
• Learning the principles of engineering both academic and practical
• Repairing and maintaining electro-mechanical l equipment
• Following all relevant Company, Health and Safety & Quality procedures and processes
• Repairing and maintaining all site equipment
• Installing/altering and repairing electrical distribution and cabling
• Working with a team of mechanical fitters, who will teach you how to operate and maintain the full range of equipment
• Assisting work managers with electro-mechanical problems at their sites
• Reporting any unsafe plant or operations to your line manage

In exchange for your hard work we offer:

• A competitive starting salary, with annual pay rises
• Competitive pension and 33 days’ holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Career development and support from day one
• Opportunities to collaborate with a wide and varied number of functions across the business and ability to learn new skills
• A dynamic working environment offering attractive working conditions
• We’re a leader in innovative and sustainable construction solutions, ideal for anyone with an interest in protecting our environment

This apprenticeship includes spending 30 weeks in Birmingham in Year 1, on a residential basis, where the travel to Birmingham, accommodation on a half board basis (including breakfast and evening meal) and travel to and from the training facility is paid for by Aggregate.

In years 2 and 3, you will attend Make UK on block release, 1 week in every 5, again staying in the hotel and paid for my Aggregate. 

Your future is yours to dream and develop. Aggregate offers opportunities to progress into being an mechanical maintenance engineer, then potentially onto being a team leader, manager and even beyond. The opportunities can spread from the site you start at to any site within the Holcim Group (Aggregates’ parent company).