Electrical Apprentice - HS2 BBV JV

Job Introduction

Tarmac, a CRH company, is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative services and solutions help to deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the economy today and create a more sustainable built environment to support our future prosperity. Our unique combination of people, technology and assets enables us to collaborate with customers to offer unrivalled choice, innovation and flexibility.

For over 150 years our name has been synonymous with innovation. Inventions like porous asphalt and self-levelling concrete have helped shape the world we live in. Now we are helping to reshape it, with new solutions to overcome new challenges.

A career at Tarmac isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to shape the world we live in. Our apprenticeship programmes provide relevant hands on experience, first class learning and development, and outstanding support that are tailor-made for ambitious individuals who are determined to build their future.

We're looking to recruit for an Electrical Apprentice commencing in September 2021 based in Birmingham.

You will study for a Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician qualification over a 3 year period. We will also provide industry – leading Health and Safety training as well as on the job training specific to your role. You will also be assigned a mentor to help coach and support you.

Role Responsibility

In this role you will be involved in several tasks, under supervision, within the Tarmac maintenance team working on the HS2 project:

• You will ensure all plant equipment is maintained to a high standard in a timely manner
• You will ensure production is maintained to required target levels by assessing and maintaining mobile plant when required
• You will work closely with all members of the team, effectively carrying out preventative maintenance tasks and responding in a timely manner to any breakdown repairs as well
• You will also be involved in Company – wide continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure all work carried out is documented in line with company Health and Safety policies

The Ideal Candidate

You are expected to achieve or hold a minimum of three GCSE passes at Grade 4 or above, three of which must be Maths, English and a Science. You should be an enthusiastic team member with a natural interest in mechanics. Excellent communication skills with the ability to use your own initiative and a drive to succeed are all essential skills you will need demonstrate too.

Why Us

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Highly competitive starting salary
• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Training and development opportunities
• Endless career opportunities after you have completed your apprenticeship as Tarmac are part of the global CRH family

If you feel you have the right aptitude to learn new skills in a working environment with formal college training to excel in the role of Business Administration Apprentice, we want to hear from you. Please click APPLY below to register your interest!

At Tarmac we are passionate that our workforce reflects the communities where we operate. Our ambition is that everyone regardless of level, role, or background will enjoy an environment of respect, inclusion and belonging. We actively remove barriers to ensure everyone is supported and can reach their potential with us. We take active steps to encourage people from a broad range of backgrounds to apply for jobs at Tarmac as we believe a diverse, inclusive company will enable everyone to thrive. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required. We are committed to support flexible working and believe getting the balance right is critical to personal and professional success.

Tarmac Trading Limited